Look for different jobs. It's possible that your expectations are out of line, bigger companies that do a lot of hiring know more about the market than you do,

Look for different jobs. It's possible that your expectations are out of line, bigger companies that do a lot of hiring know more about the market than you do, but this is a low probability. Get out there and interview. You don't know what you'll find. The best bet is that you'll find a higher paying job.