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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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First Advantage Staff Engineer Salary

The average First Advantage Staff Engineer earns an estimated $110,309 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $95,846 with a $14,463 bonus. First Advantage's Staff Engineer compensation is $3,097 more than the US average for a Staff Engineer. Staff Engineer salaries at First Advantage can range from $75,000 - $150,000.

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

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$110,309
Average Compensation
$95,846
avg. base
$14,463
avg. bonus

Staff Engineer Salaries at First Advantage

Staff Engineers earn $5,904 more than Developers, and $7,672 less than DevOps.

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*
QA
$95k*
Jr Developer
$75k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at First Advantage by Department

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

HR
$140,848 Avg. total comp.
+$2k
Engineering
$138,915 Avg. total comp.
Legal
$133,967 Avg. total comp.
-$5k

Staff Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Staff Engineer at companies similar size to First Advantage reported making $114,851, while the average male Staff Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $110,640.

Staff Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Native American Staff Engineer at companies similar size to First Advantage reported making $144,000, while the average Caucasian Staff Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $96,942.

How Staff Engineers at First Advantage Rate Their Compensation

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

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