Everyone won't hit the upper margin of that; only those that are either exceptionally strong, experienced, or landing offers at multiple companies will. More ge

Everyone won't hit the upper margin of that; only those that are either exceptionally strong, experienced, or landing offers at multiple companies will. More generally though, the trick is to research and interview at multiple companies, and get the salary range established early (first call). Companies compete on talent heavily right now, so you can push the ranges by simply talking (not even interviewing) to enough companies, asking ranges, and selecting out the lower ones.