FDE Salary by Level
How Forward Deployed Engineer base pay scales from junior to lead, from real disclosed postings.
Seniority derived from title analysis of FDE postings with disclosed pay. Base salary only.
| Level | Postings | Median Base | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 5 | $121K | $60K – $168K |
| Mid-level | 136 | $171K | $20K – $480K |
| Senior+ | 41 | $204K | $95K – $437K |
| Manager / Lead | 35 | $202K | $59K – $489K |
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