In short, the market drives prices. Remember, it is about supply and demand. Also you say, you have to close a few tasks, fix a few bugs, and make sure I am n

In short, the market drives prices. Remember, it is about supply and demand. Also you say, you have to close a few tasks, fix a few bugs, and make sure I am not a jerk to teammates..... Fixing a few bugs could make the company hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions, it could protect trade secrets or protect personal information, it could make the jobs of others in the company faster or simply easier. It is all a matter of perspective. And doing it while not being a jerk is a plus.