Founder / CTO Salary
Updated on: Jan 7, 2026
How much does a Founder / CTO make?
The average Founder / CTO in the US makes $294,395. The average bonus for a Founder / CTO is $41 which represents 0.01% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Founder / CTOs make the most in San Jose, CA at $581,249 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for Founder / CTO
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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Atlanta
Yearly Salary reported $150,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $225,000
Type Other Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $250,000
Type Other Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Denver
Yearly Salary reported $200,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Portland
Yearly Salary reported $250,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $135,000
Type Other Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Albany
Yearly Salary reported $150,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Salt Lake City
Yearly Salary reported $120,000
Type African American Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City San Francisco
Yearly Salary reported $130,000
Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 201-500 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $250,000
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