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		throw90210 on Oct 31, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: My somewhat complete salary history as a software ... Throwaway account. I'm based out of a smaller town with a low cost of living in the north east. 2004 - first job at non tech company - $37.5k 2005 - switched to web design company - $40k 2006 - same company, minor raise - $42k 2007 - same company, minor raise - $44k 2008 - switch company, "senior" dev - $70k 2009 - same company, performance raise - $75k 2010 - switch companies - same pay - $75k 2011 - major performance bonus - $90k 2012 - same company - raise - $95k 2013 - company acquihired by BigCo - raise + bonus = $115k 2014 - promo/performance bonus/stock/retention = $170k 2015 - promo/performance bonus/stock/retention = $195k 2016 - move to new job with old friends = $140k salary + bonus 2017 - same job, salary bump and bonus = $140k 2018 - same job, more salary but less bonus. Way less stress = $130k

Humdeee on Oct 31, 2018 | [–]

> Way less stress

Biggest bonus of the whole lot right there. You've done very well.

hanley on Oct 31, 2018 | [–]

Do you mind sharing where in the North East? I dream of moving out of Boston but I don't see nearly as many jobs in the other New England towns / small cities.

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