All of that at large well-known tech companies in high COL areas.
Took about 15 years to break though $200k total comp.
Doubled to $400+k by moving to a company with large RSU grants relative to base pay, and got that by negotiating hard.
My refresh grants have been declining because my performance has been good rather than outstanding, but with moderate stock price growth I don’t see a problem continuing to report $400k total comp in my current position.
I’m considering moving to one of two other large tech companies where I have been told I should easily be able to increase that to $500k, and probably $600k+ if I am seen as successful.
At $200k in the Bay Area I felt like buying property was out of the question, but at $400k it was very doable with enough spare cash to feel like I can enjoy the area.
Having said that, a lot of the delta between those two points goes to taxes.
20+ years in specialized field.
All of that at large well-known tech companies in high COL areas.
Took about 15 years to break though $200k total comp.
Doubled to $400+k by moving to a company with large RSU grants relative to base pay, and got that by negotiating hard.
My refresh grants have been declining because my performance has been good rather than outstanding, but with moderate stock price growth I don’t see a problem continuing to report $400k total comp in my current position.
I’m considering moving to one of two other large tech companies where I have been told I should easily be able to increase that to $500k, and probably $600k+ if I am seen as successful.
At $200k in the Bay Area I felt like buying property was out of the question, but at $400k it was very doable with enough spare cash to feel like I can enjoy the area.
Having said that, a lot of the delta between those two points goes to taxes.