I think it really depends on the type of big tech you’re talking about. Being senior staff often means $800k+ comp. I’d gladly take that over the $400k senior

I think it really depends on the type of big tech you’re talking about. Being senior staff often means $800k+ comp. I’d gladly take that over the $400k senior ranges. Directors are past $1m. It’s a huge pay bump - not just 20% to go into management and more managerial roles. It pays.