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
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Scout Artificial Intelligence, Inc. | $77,706 | 3 |
Section 2
Founding Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $168,940 | 9 |
| New York, NY | $155,850 | 8 |
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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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.