Tech IndustryJul 6, 2023
AmazonKgBl32

Where to go after L7 TAM?

15 YOE working in various tech domains, cloud, datacenters, storage, networking, etc. No coding experience apart from SQL and Terraform. Where else can I make $400K+? Is my only option to transfer to pre-sales? I know there aren’t a ton of L7 TAMs or even SAs on here, but I feel I have no path to L8. I’m happy to just chill here the rest of my career but looking for external options as well. TC: $380K

Amazon chedderBob Jul 6, 2023

Mind sharing your base? Curious if going through the promo from 6 to 7 is worth it.

Amazon KgBl32 OP Jul 6, 2023

Base is $195K. Honestly, I’m not sure if it’s worth it. I was TT YoY at L6. Took a bit to break through to HV2 at L7. I can’t imagine ever getting rated higher. I’m just hoping I can leverage the L7 externally.

Amazon chedderBob Jul 6, 2023

Thank you for sharing!

Citibank OutofMem Jul 6, 2023

It looks like your TC includes stock growth. Is that correct?

Amazon KgBl32 OP Jul 6, 2023

No that’s planned. L7 starts at $350K. Actual TC could be over $400K next year depending on the stock