Currently getting 230k TC(160k base, 50 rsu, 20k bonus ) as Software Engineer with 10 YOE in San Jose, what should be a reasonable TC in LÀ to make a move? What are the locations where most tech companies operate in LA? What places in LA are affordable to rent/buy?
I have never heard any TC more than 150k in LA unless it is FANG.
Untrue most well-funded startups are offering 150-200k TC for OP's experience level
Snap, Hulu or most companies near silicon beach will pay over 200k tc.
Where are they staying? rents around silicon beach looks to be on higher side.
Can confirm re. Hulu. TC 230k
How is the rent near Santa Monica? Are you having a longer cummute? Any suggestions on where to rent?
Santa Monica is pretty expensive and you don’t get much. I live a little bit on the outskirts, commute isn’t bad though (30min at most). You might want to look around Culver City, Sawtelle, Brentwood for the most tolerable commutes.
LA is similar to SJ. It’s not necessarily cheap, but there are lots of suburbs that are more affordable if you make some compromises
Do you have any suggestions?