Founding Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 69 certified filings
$178,993Avg. Salary
$59,000Minimum
$600,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Founding Engineer is $178,993 — 47% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 69 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Founding Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Founding Engineer is $178,993 based on 69 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $59,000 to $600,000.
$178,993
Average
$59,000
Minimum
$600,000
Maximum
69
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Founding Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Parsed Systems, Inc. | $165,959 | 6 |
Section 2
Founding Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $186,540 | 31 |
| New York, NY | $174,166 | 6 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.