Founding Engineer vs Software Engineer
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Founding Engineer earns US$39,156 more per year — 46% above a Software Engineer
| Salary | Founding Engineer6 salaries | Software Engineer541 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$124,666 | US$85,510 |
| Bottom 10% | US$60,000 | US$24,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$102,000 | US$42,000 |
| Median | US$125,000 | US$72,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$150,000 | US$120,000 |
| Top 10% | US$180,000 | US$159,996 |
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