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Glassdoor is probably the best resource on salary, so yes. You can also ask anonymously on forums. Mostly top tier companies going to pay higher than others (Go

Glassdoor is probably the best resource on salary, so yes. You can also ask anonymously on forums. Mostly top tier companies going to pay higher than others (Google,FB,Amazon). I have heard Netflix pays well too. But salary should not be the only criteria, some companies pay well but they also take their money's worth from you by making you work late nights and weekends e.g Amazon , Netflix are known to crush you with work load. I recently had experience with Hired.com. It was pretty good. All companies that were interested in me were posting their salary offers upfront so I can decide where I want to interview.

rifung 11y ago
I agree that salary shouldn't be the only criteria. Companies can help you save money in other ways as well like with better health coverage. This is just a single case but I was surprised that Microsoft was willing to pay less than a start up I got an offer at, but I suspect that has something to do with the fact they have a set amount for junior developers. On the other hand, I realized later that even though they paid less it might have actually ended up being better for me compensation wise because of all the perks they have.
- mahyarm 11y ago
  Well you have to also consider the Seattle location. State Taxes are %10 less than California and the cost of living is lower, so the compensation is lower than the SF Bay Area as a result.
  - 31reasons 11y ago
    Not to mention you can actually afford a mortgage there.
  - rifung 11y ago
    While true, the start up was also in Seattle. I haven't found the compensation to be lower to be honest. It's part of the reason I've been staying here even though I like California more. It's way easier to save here
morgante 11y ago
> Glassdoor is probably the best resource on salary, so yes. I disagree. For nearly every company I have personal knowledge of, Glassdoor is 30-50% lower.
- vellum 11y ago
  Did you filter for geographic location?

rifung 11y ago

I agree that salary shouldn't be the only criteria. Companies can help you save money in other ways as well like with better health coverage. This is just a single case but I was surprised that Microsoft was willing to pay less than a start up I got an offer at, but I suspect that has something to do with the fact they have a set amount for junior developers. On the other hand, I realized later that even though they paid less it might have actually ended up being better for me compensation wise because of all the perks they have.

mahyarm 11y ago
Well you have to also consider the Seattle location. State Taxes are %10 less than California and the cost of living is lower, so the compensation is lower than the SF Bay Area as a result.
- 31reasons 11y ago
  Not to mention you can actually afford a mortgage there.
- rifung 11y ago
  While true, the start up was also in Seattle. I haven't found the compensation to be lower to be honest. It's part of the reason I've been staying here even though I like California more. It's way easier to save here

morgante 11y ago

> Glassdoor is probably the best resource on salary, so yes. I disagree. For nearly every company I have personal knowledge of, Glassdoor is 30-50% lower.

vellum 11y ago
Did you filter for geographic location?