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Founding Engineers in New York earn $210K–$275K. Median: $235K. Based on 80 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $235K · Based on 80 public New York job postings · Updated June 9, 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.
New York Founding Engineer pay runs in line with the national median.
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.
What is the average Founding Engineer salary in New York?
The median base salary is $235K, with a typical range of $210K–$275K, based on 80 public New York job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does New York compare to the national Founding Engineer salary?
The national median is $235K; 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.
USD base salary aggregated from 80 public job postings located in New York (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 New York postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 9, 2026.
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