> Will developers working remotely for SV companies from LCOL areas be compensated the same as those in SV? Some will, some won't! Truth is, those who decide t

> Will developers working remotely for SV companies from LCOL areas be compensated the same as those in SV? Some will, some won't! Truth is, those who decide to offer compensation based on value added instead of a magic HR approved formula will get interest from everyone else. I expect some companies to use this CoL-based compensation as a way to let go underperformers and others to attract talent that was previously unavailable. > Will smaller firms elsewhere have to raise salaries to compete with locals taking non-regional salaries? They'll have to.