Glassdoor says that the average in USA is $77k and high is $107k. For California, the numbers are $92k and $134k respectively. Indeed says $136k is average for

Glassdoor says that the average in USA is $77k and high is $107k. For California, the numbers are $92k and $134k respectively. Indeed says $136k is average for California. £120k/$166k is clearly on the upper end by their measures. FAANGs, start-ups, unicorns, fintech etc. are much higher, but the same is true in the UK. I know mid tier software engineers working in FB/Google in London clearing over £300k in total comp. I work in a fintech start-up and my TC is close to £200k. But sure. London pure tech salaries are not the quite as high as the global tech hub. Fintech salaries are competitive with NYC though (but slightly worse after tax).