Usually the cheaper the pay, the worse the death marches are. The company is either struggling to make a profit, or the managers are too greedy and saving up t

Usually the cheaper the pay, the worse the death marches are. The company is either struggling to make a profit, or the managers are too greedy and saving up to buy a beach front mansion at your expense. A higher pay rate means the company is profitable enough to spread the profits around. It may not last forever, but it's good while it's there.