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First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Enabled by its proprietary technology and AI, First Advantage’s platforms, data, and APIs power comprehensive employment background screening, digital identity solutions, and verification services. With a strong emphasis on innovation, automation, and customer success, First Advantage empowers 80,000 organizations to hire smarter and onboard faster. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage serves customers in over 200 countries and territories, modernizing hiring and onboarding on a global scale. For more information, please visit our website at https://fadv.com/. read more

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CEO: Scott Staples

First Advantage Founder / CTO Salaries in Atlanta

The average First Advantage Founder / CTO in Atlanta earns an estimated $133,906 annually. First Advantage's Founder / CTO compensation is $22,659 less than the US average for a Founder / CTO.

In Atlanta, The Engineering Department at First Advantage earns $4,948 more on average than the Legal Department.

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Average Compensation

$133,906: avg. base

Founder / CTO Salaries at First Advantage

In Atlanta, Founders / CTOs earn $6,486 more than Senior QAs, and $11,904 less than Engineering Managers.

Director of Engineering

$235k*

Sales Engineer

$201k*

Principal Engineer

$181k*

Group Engineering Manager

$171k*

Engineering Manager

$146k*

Senior QA

$127k*

Data Scientist

$125k*

Mobile Developer

$124k*

Lead Engineer

$122k*

DevOps

$118k*

Developer

$104k*

Senior Developer

$101k*

$95k*

Jr Developer

$75k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at First Advantage by Department

In Atlanta, The Engineering Department averages $4,948 more than the Legal Department, and $1,933 less than the HR Department

$140,848 Avg. total comp.

+$2k

Engineering

$138,915 Avg. total comp.

Legal

$133,967 Avg. total comp.

-$5k

Founder / CTO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Founder / CTO at companies similar size to First Advantage reported making $184,500, while the average Asian or Pacific Islander Founder / CTO at similar sized companies reported making $180,000.

How Founders / CTOs at First Advantage Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Founders / CTOs at First Advantage believe they're compensated fairly. The majority (65%) of Founders / CTOs at First Advantage are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at First Advantage

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

64% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

0% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

65% Yes

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