Founding Engineer Salary in New York

💰 $185K–$225K salary range

Median: $200K  ·  Based on 81 public job postings  ·  Updated June 13, 2026

This Founding Engineer salary benchmark for New York is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Founding Engineer pay in New York vs. national

• New York: $200K median
• National: $200K median

New York Founding Engineer pay runs in line with the national median.

Marketing salaries in New York by seniority

• Marketing Coordinator: $95K
• Marketing Manager: $133K
• Growth / Marketing Manager: $148K
• Senior Growth Manager: $165K
• Marketing Lead: $165K
• Head of Growth: $190K
• Founding Engineer: $200K
• VP Marketing: $201K

What does a Founding Engineer in New York do?

Founding Engineers are marketers who drive demand, brand, and growth. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for New York-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Founding Engineer salary in New York?
The median pay is $200K, with a typical range of $185K–$225K, based on 81 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does New York compare to the national Founding Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; New York is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 New York postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 81 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 13, 2026.

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