and yet for software consulting firms, this billing hours are also done the same. Yet, you don't see the same level of compensation raises unlike with law firms

and yet for software consulting firms, this billing hours are also done the same. Yet, you don't see the same level of compensation raises unlike with law firms. I think it's true that Engineering is just mere "foot soldiers" and hence replaceable/dispensable as needed (as mentioned in another sibling comment here).