The big tech companies pay salaries like that in Seattle and New York City as well. Some other places that're more affordable too, but those jobs are way harder to find.
60k is more typical for a company that views programmers as a part of their IT infrastructure rather than their core business, like insurance or banking. Or in gamedev, where the workforce is more exploitable than usual.
Well that gets into cost of living more than anything. My point is more that out of the gate a lot of those entry-level programming jobs aren't gonna pay a cool-flat 3-figures.
Or in gamedev, where the workforce is more exploitable than usual.
New grad programmers working at large tech companies make that much.
Also these jobs only exist in places where rent is at least $1000/mo with lots of roommates, and at least $2000/mo if you want to live on your own.
Also student loans.
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That's why they live in San Jose, save $1000/month and still pay a ridiculous amount....for fucking San Jose
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Maybe in California, but AFAIK outside of Silicon Valley, the entry-level programmer is making $60,000 even with a college degree.
The big tech companies pay salaries like that in Seattle and New York City as well. Some other places that're more affordable too, but those jobs are way harder to find.
60k is more typical for a company that views programmers as a part of their IT infrastructure rather than their core business, like insurance or banking. Or in gamedev, where the workforce is more exploitable than usual.
Well that gets into cost of living more than anything. My point is more that out of the gate a lot of those entry-level programming jobs aren't gonna pay a cool-flat 3-figures.
Oh god, don't get me started on that.