Hi, I received an email from the Apple recruiter asking me for my Realistic Comp Expectations: Current TC: 150k Location: Miami Role: Sr. SWE YOE: 5 I was thinking asking for this. Location: Bay area Base salary: 170k Rsu’s: 70k/y Bonus: 20k Total TC: 260k Is this realistic? Knowing that I’ll be moving from Florida to the Bay Area. The cost of living is approximatively 57% higher in the bay. Also should I give my salary expectations now or ask the recruiter to give me level and salary range first?
Yes it’s realistic and you might even be able to do better based on the level you get in. If it’s ICT4 then you might get more. If it’s ICT3 then this salary is on the higher side...
I’ll make sure to ask for level. I already did the on-site but we never discussed level. Do you think the recruiter will give me the level? The job description says 4+ YOE req
Finally got the offer: 150k / 150k / 50k thinking about asking for 170k / 250k / 50k what do you think? I got lowballed I think since it is suppose to be for a senior role based and the discussion I’ve had with them.
I personally think 250 in Bay will save you more money than 150 in Florida, at least if you're single
Got the offer: Base salary: 150k Rsu: 150k (4 years) Signing bonus: 50k Total TC: 237k What do you think? I feel like it is a little low and should be closer to 260k.
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1) Don't give numbers, at least not yet. Get level, pass interview then mayne discuss expectations. 2) 150k in Miami is like 250k+ in SF. Be aware of this as you make decisions. 3) Get competing offers, else all this is meaningless and they can just lowball you and not much you can do except for threatening to walk away, which can backfire unless you really are okay with walling away.
Thank you! 1) I actually already went on-site but we never discussed level. I received that email asking for salary expectations few days later. I’ll Make sure to reach out and ask them for level and maybe salary range? 2) Yes, I will, I’m ready to stay here if offer is too low. 3) I actually made it past Hiring Committee at Google and I should be able to get an offer soon.
Nice! Having offers from Apple and Google will make things much better. Google will probably outbid Apple though, assuming similar level.