When we make new hires we give them the option of trading cash for equity. I've found $60k (with the rest in equity) to be a pretty popular choice. Many seem

When we make new hires we give them the option of trading cash for equity. I've found $60k (with the rest in equity) to be a pretty popular choice. Many seem to consider it to be the lowest salary where one can live comfortably in the valley (allowing one to take risk without going into debt).