Founder Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does a Founder make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Founder in Sacramento, CA is $105,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,556 to $116,388, with most professionals earning between $88,269 and $126,157.

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What is a Founder?

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Creates a positive learning environment by providing clear, specific, timely and respectful coaching and feedback to partners on shift to ensure operational excellence and to improve partnerperformance.

November 29, 2022

Follows all cash management and cash register policies and ensures proper cash management practices are followed by shift team.

January 04, 2023

Execute and / or lead a wide variety of projects and special assignments that range from minor to ground breaking.

February 02, 2023

Assists with new partner training by positively reinforcing successful performance and giving respectful and encouraging coaching as needed.

February 10, 2023

Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and information quickly to apply it in different ways.

April 03, 2023

Develops positive relationships with shift team by understanding and addressing individual motivation, needs and concerns.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Founder in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

96556

116388

105658

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

97435

117647

106646

What is the average salary for Founder in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Founder in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Founder ranges from $96,556 to $116,388 with the average base salary of $105,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,435 to $117,647 with the average total cash compensation of $106,646.

View Average Salary for Founder as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$105,658	$96,556 - $116,388
Bonus	$988	$879 - $1,259
Total Pay	$106,646	$97,435 - $117,647

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Founder Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,413 - $116,216	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,306 - $116,087	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,557 - $115,184	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,024 - $120,569	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,735 - $123,836	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,096 - $120,655	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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JOB TITLE Founder Associate	LOCATION Sacramento, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $113,453	MAXIMUM SALARY $141,243
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JOB TITLE CEO and Founder	LOCATION Sacramento, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $645,016	MAXIMUM SALARY $804,480
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