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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic Founder / CTO Salaries in Hagerstown, MD

The average Hot Topic Founder / CTO in Hagerstown, MD earns an estimated $134,871 annually. Hot Topic's Founder / CTO compensation is $21,694 less than the US average for a Founder / CTO.

In Hagerstown, MD, The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $7,079 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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Average Compensation

$134,871: avg. base

Founder / CTO Salaries at Hot Topic

In Hagerstown, MD, Founders / CTOs earn $7,193 more than Data Scientists, and $6,558 less than Lead Engineers.

Director of Engineering

$205k*

Principal Engineer

$156k*

Engineering Manager

$152k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Senior Developer

$142k*

Lead Engineer

$141k*

Data Scientist

$128k*

DevOps

$114k*

Developer

$109k*

$96k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

In Hagerstown, MD, The Engineering Department averages $7,079 more than the Marketing Department, and $6,594 less than the Product Department

Product

$127,839 Avg. total comp.

+$7k

Engineering

$121,245 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$114,166 Avg. total comp.

-$7k

Founder / CTO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Founder / CTO at companies similar size to Hot Topic 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 Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Founders / CTOs at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Founders / CTOs at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

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