Since no one answered your question the best thing to do is become very good at working with end users. BA work isn't the same as software development but it is

Since no one answered your question the best thing to do is become very good at working with end users. BA work isn't the same as software development but it is harder to outsource. You usually need someone on site who can effectively communicate with project stakeholders to capture requirements and write them down in a way that developers at these shops can pick them up and run with. That is a much needed skill, I've seen many BA's make 100k+ at non FAANG companies in cities where the median household income is 45k.