TE
TechEcho
Home24h TopNewestBestAskShowJobs
GitHubTwitter
Home

TechEcho

A tech news platform built with Next.js, providing global tech news and discussions.

GitHubTwitter

Home

HomeNewestBestAskShowJobs

Resources

HackerNews APIOriginal HackerNewsNext.js

© 2025 TechEcho. All rights reserved.

Ask HN: How much do you pay software engineers?

16 pointsby baconfacealmost 14 years ago
What type of compensation is fair for a technical first hire?<p>What about subsequent technical hires?<p>Please give a range.

4 comments

steventruongalmost 14 years ago
1. It depends heavily on location.<p>2. It depends on what stage the company is at. Have you raised capital or not (and do you intend to) or are you planning on scaling without capital. Equity, if any, is directly tied to this which can influence pay.<p>3. Depends on the experience.<p>Without knowing the above factors, the range can be anywhere between $20k and $250k (albeit, the $250k side is usually not going to happen)
dasil003almost 14 years ago
This totally depends on the location. Within the US it seems somewhat tied to cost of living, but across the pond in Europe they pay significantly less even when rents are much higher (I'm looking at you London).<p>Anywhere from $30,000 to $70,000 for someone fresh out of school might be normal. For 10 years experience the range could be $50,000 to $250,000.
评论 #2741482 未加载
评论 #2746668 未加载
评论 #2741232 未加载
评论 #2741434 未加载
pbreitalmost 14 years ago
In the Bay Area, pre-funded: $0-30k; seed-funded: $30-70k; series A: $60-140k. All: plus equity.
评论 #2741435 未加载
donniefitz2almost 14 years ago
This kind of question tends to be a bit taboo.
评论 #2741308 未加载