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Ask HN: what is your salary?

7 points by boredeasy ↗ HN
So I'm curious, what is the wage of a typical employee?

I will start. I work in finance as a developer and I'm taking home 200k base + a variable bonus

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davidsaint
It depends on the country. I work for 700 usd per month and that's a high salary where I live.
ericb
You will get better data off glassdoor.com, I imagine.
cjbprime
If you're curious, look on Glassdoor. If you just want to brag, post to HN. :)
boredeasy
I know what most my colleagues make. So when I look on those sites it always seems low. If I wanted to brag I wouldn't use a throwaway. My father did finance his whole life, I've been brought up on it. I'm curious what people make outside my box.
Forplax
> "typical employee"

of whom? Where? Doing what?

At least put some semblance of effort in when writing your next bragpost.

boredeasy
I didnt mean to sound like I was bragging, sorry if it came across like that. I am considering changing industries and want to know what to expect. I was asking very broadly intentionally
nycdev
80k in NYC. It sucks since I see so little of that (<2k per month) after tax and rent.

Are you hiring, boredeasy?

rprospero
If it makes you feel any better, for the last three years, my wife and I saw <2k per month before tax and rent. I'm moving in a few months to get a better job. Still won't be making 80k, though.
nycdev
Crikey :/

Living in NYC as well? Its hard to find a place under about 1700 in remotely decent commuting distance, in a vaguely safe area that isn't full of roaches.

rprospero
Thankfully, no. Cost of living in Indiana is quite a bit lower.
boredeasy
Not sure this is the place. But always looking for talented python devs.
nycdev
I've been using python for 8+ years now (4ish in a professional context), and have also given Python classes to large groups of students at big universities. Can you email me at nycdev@hmamail.com?

I'll reply with my linkedin, blog, resume, etc :D