Is a top notch C# salary $30,000 in some parts of the world? Well, frankly after reading it I still have no idea how much pay it is for someone that's all B or

Is a top notch C# salary $30,000 in some parts of the world? Well, frankly after reading it I still have no idea how much pay it is for someone that's all B or all AAA+++. Do they use the checklist or an algorithm? What is SE's starting salary at least?