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From my research, $170k is a headline number to make the unions and UPS sound like they're getting and giving a great deal. The fine print [0] is more like $92
by caminante 3y ago
From my research, $170k is a headline number to make the unions and UPS sound like they're getting and giving a great deal.
The fine print [0] is more like $92k base plus pension, overtime, medical benefits, and other items that have value, but aren't exactly going into UPS driver pockets.
[0] https://www.distractify.com/p/ups-driver-explains-ups-170k-pay-increase https://www.distractify.com/p/ups-driver-explains-ups-170k-p...
- red-iron-pine 3y agoand before the regular internet chuds come out... "front loaded costs" are generally 50-100% of salary. so a fully front loaded worker making $100k would have an extra $50k-$100k in bennies and associated costs on them. that number goes out the window for SWE6 / Director / Executives, but is generally a safe ballpark otherwise. given that meterstick, the 170 / 92k number makes sense. For context, keep in mind that the poverty line in San Fran for an individual is $104k https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/low-income-median-levels-18164328.php#:~:text=San%20Francisco%2C%20San%20Mateo%20and%20Marin%20counties%20have%20each%20had,the%20number%20rose%20to%20%24104%2C400 https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/low-income-media.... > San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties have each had low-income thresholds greater than $100,000 for a single person since 2021, when the limit for each county increased from $97,600 to $102,450. For the past two years, the number rose to $104,400.