Above all, find other people in your position and area and ask them what they make. In addition to salary, also consider equity, which is a different discussio

Above all, find other people in your position and area and ask them what they make. In addition to salary, also consider equity, which is a different discussion depending on the size and stage of the company. Piaw Na's book has a good chapter on compensation negotiation regardless of your geographic area. It's well worth the $25: http://books.piaw.net/guide/index.html http://books.piaw.net/guide/index.html See also iaw's advice. Good luck!