Founding Software Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 31 certified filings

$151,553Avg. Salary
$66,560Minimum
$280,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Founding Software Engineer is $151,553 — 25% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 31 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Founding Software Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Founding Software Engineer is $151,553 based on 31 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $66,560 to $280,000.

$151,553
Average
$66,560
Minimum
$280,000
Maximum
31
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Founding Software Engineer

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Scout Artificial Intelligence, Inc. $77,706 3
Section 2

Founding Software Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
San Francisco, CA $168,940 9
New York, NY $155,850 8
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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.