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Depends on where you live. An “experienced engineer” is going to make a lot less if they live in Mississippi than if they were in California. 250k for the forme
by ramilefu 3y ago
Depends on where you live. An “experienced engineer” is going to make a lot less if they live in Mississippi than if they were in California. 250k for the former is likely “top dollar”.
- 1323portloo 3y agoIf you are a small shop, sure. If you are a major employer you will either meet market rate and get top candidates (willing to live in your area) or you will get whatever candidates decided to live in Mississippi.
- bluefirebrand 3y agoPeople on HN are convinced if you don't live in California maximizing your salary, you're not capable of doing so. Highlighted in the sibling comment: "you will get whatever candidates decided to live in Mississippi" As if top talent never decides to live in Mississippi and accept 250k/year as their salary ceiling...
- 1323portloo 3y agoI didn't say that top talent doesn't live in Mississippi, I just said you will get what candidates DO decide to live in Mississippi. If you want top talent, you have to advertise nationally, and be willing to pay the national rate. I live in a city that is quite poor for an employer that is quite large. They pay slightly better than average for the area except for their engineers and upper management, that goes to market rate because they are willing to hire the best available.
- johnnyanmac 3y agoPeople also seem to forget that there are "cost of living adjustments" for a reason. Many companies will fight and suggest that you don't need salary X if you don't live in place Y. It's not impossible and $250k is nowhere near the ceiling. But you're not going to find those jobs on a causal LinkedIn search like you would in California.