Every TC I see on Blind is north of 200k. How is EVERYONE earning so much to with YOE<3 I work as a Product Marketing Manager and I genuinely like my job. Of course it has its ups and downs— but honestly, for the work expected I feel I’m fairly compensated. Is it that other peeps (SO MANY OF THEM) getting paid a lot more actually work a lot more? Have more deliverable or value creation? Am I doing something wrong? This question because I’m genuinely happy with where I am, just always surprised on how many more people are earning so much more and I don’t want to miss on opportunities. My TC: 125k Base: 98k
TC usually includes stock. Most non FAaNG and non startups jobs don't pay any stock. So the base is usually always in 100-250 range, the rest are bonuses and stock.
Bonuses and stocks can still be cashed anytime right? Bonuses at least. Stocks might be vested but 25% each year is also a huge amount compared to non faang take home salaries.
look at levels.fyi for a full breakdown
Just go with FAANG like companies. I earn close to 200k USD, but I work in the UK (with almost 2 YOE).
It’s due to non tech vs tech. I’m non tech and in the same boat. Painful to see.
I’m in tech though— semiconductor 😶🌫️
Oh damn I don’t know then. All I know for sure is that this company treats its employees like absolute shit, no matter the level.
As others have said, I think it’s a combination of FAANG employees, tech vs non tech, and also negotiating power. Especially at FAANG, it used to be incredibly easy to ask for a higher amount than what you were offered because you knew they had the money to give. I say used to be because I think they’re all low-balling people now but when I got hired at amazon in 2021 it was truly a no-brainer that they’d give me more money than what they offered if I just asked.
Where you live makes a difference too.
Boston Salem, MA to be specific
Leave the little town. Instant 2x, 3x ur currently TC
Everyone is fudging their numbers based on stock appreciation
Why would you post TC if it wasn't a good number? That's called reporting bias
What’s reporting bias?
Say I earn min wage. Would I post TC?
1. Depends on location. If you live in LA/SF/NYC/high COL, then expect to see a higher TC 2. Typically TC is comprised of base salary, equity, bonus. imo equity and bonus is paper money. Yes, bonus as well because who knows if you will get 100% of your bonus 3. Are you tech or non tech
On one hand, the internet is full of people inflating TC. On the other hand, this is just the tip of the iceberg, there are lots of people making lots of money but most are good to shut up about it. On the other other hand, if you think about it too hard it will kind of bum you out because high earners aren’t the smartest or best, but they do know how to play the game well.
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1. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet 2. The statistics show what the real median is 3. Most of it is paper money
I agree. A lot of things sound extreme. Follow ups- Does real median mean that it’s a skewed number? Also, is paper money something which is not cash right now but will become cash as company goes public (if the company goes public)?
- Statistics are based on base salary Alone. - Paper money for fortune 1000 companies are easily liquidated, it’s just a different way of compensating employees. Everyone outside of tech always has bad things to say lol