Yes. It is except for AWS, Lab126 and certain metro locations like LA, NJ/NY
Yes. It’s true. Only for SF Bay Area and NYC, it’s $185k
Yes that's true. Although TC for Directors etc can go up to 300k to 400K in form of bonus and stocks
Yes. 2year prorated sign on bonuses and stock help make up the gap, but some things like paternity leave and 401k matching are tied to base salary in annoying ways.
No
Can definitely go higher than that.
Yep, to 185 for the bay.