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Pay inequality is a big problem in tech, especially for underrepresented groups like women and minorities. The best way you can help is by sharing yours. I’ll go first.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏫" title="School" aria-label="Emoji: School">: B.A. - C.S.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⏳" title="Hourglass with flowing sand" aria-label="Emoji: Hourglass with flowing sand">: 5.5 years
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏷" title="Label" aria-label="Emoji: Label">: Staff/G06
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌎" title="Earth globe americas" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe americas">: NYC
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💸" title="Money with wings" aria-label="Emoji: Money with wings">: $205k base, $500k equity over 4 yrs
#KnowYourWorth
#KnowYourWorth
I get it’s uncomfortable for many to talk about this stuff and it’s not for everyone, but I think it’s important and hope others will join in. Aside from helping inform others of their own worth, it also encourages companies to be more transparent. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/18/smarter-living/the-benefits-of-sharing-your-salary.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/1...
I’m pretty happy with my current comp, but it wasn’t always great. People from FAANG companies have much better negotiating grounds. As an L4 at Uber I was paid $115k coming from a startup while former-FAANG colleagues with the same level/experience made $140k+. I didn’t know https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤷♂️" title="Man shrugging" aria-label="Emoji: Man shrugging">.
To Uber’s credit, they made a massive salary adjustment for everyone in 2017 to try to course correct this problem. Anyone below the midpoint for their level was moved to the midpoint or 5%. That was a 22% raise for me.
IIRC midpoints were
L4: mid-$140k
L5A: $167k
L5B: $178k?
IIRC midpoints were
L4: mid-$140k
L5A: $167k
L5B: $178k?
Location unfortunately is often a factor. I’ve lived in SF or NY my entire professional career. IMO though, if your company pays SF salary anywhere, it should offer it everywhere.
