I know a few directors making $250k base with big bonuses on top. Most of the senior devs I know make around $180k. $180k a year can not buy you a home in San

I know a few directors making $250k base with big bonuses on top. Most of the senior devs I know make around $180k. $180k a year can not buy you a home in Santa Monica. Mortgage would be > half your take home even in a condo and the alternative is to commute an hour each way.