Tech Salaries - The Secret World of Top Tech Salaries

[@AlexRechevskiy]

I also always wonder why top tech jobs don’t get mentioned in those articles - likely because they only consider salary, while tech pays most annual TC in stocks and bonuses.

[@bugsy74]

Yea Glassdoor is way off. It’s crazy they even listed physician at 193k. I live close to nyc so I don’t know middle America but a few of my close friends who are doctors are clearing north of 350k at a quiet office

[@mr.makecents6416]

This video just changed my life. I appreciate you sharing this. I'm getting ready to apply to every single tech company known to man! Thanks for this!

[@JohnMarty-uncommon]

Love that man! Go get it!!

[@malik32345]

How did it go man

[@Parker_Perry]

Wow I couldnt believe when you said $12 an hr at best buy lol! I worked there for five yrs and then this summer I landed an internship at AWS where I am now receiving a return offer from them and trying to figure this all out hahaha. Thank you for all of this and I honestly cannot believe my life is this crazy while a pandemic is going on and Im trying to finish my last semester of college up.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Thank you! Appreciated.

[@Kennan_Davis]

I work in software sales and last year made just under $240k and I’m only in my 20s. We make way more than the typical job, and certainly more than a large portion of people who go the medical field route. And no, I didn’t go to some top Ivy League school and have too their credentials. I have solid credentials, but not elite. And I also live in Texas, so it’s not like I have Cali cost of living. Way under represented when articles like this do pay analysis. My base salary is $130k and the rest was commission. Yes “pressure” of sales with having quotas, but when you think about it any high caliber position is going to have “pressure” and the need to do well on the job. So I think having a quota is a mute point. Software sales should definitely be talked about when discussing top career paths, including it with management consulting and investment banking. I make what people who went to Harvard make, without the credentials. I just went to a state school. My point is if you wanna make a lot of money but unfortunately don’t have the background of a top level Ivy League student, all hope is not lost. Transition into tech sales even if you have to start on the slightly lower pay grade doing a business development role. You can move up fast if you perform well and that’s one thing I love about sales

[@malik32345]

Yessir absolutely man!

[@techgioo]

Awesome, currently an SDR looking to become an AE soon

[@lizz9840]

is important for people to know is better to work for these tech as full time employees. I was a contractor for netflix and they treat them very poor. I was miserable.

[@jaimev6062]

Thanks for sharing the insight! Quite a motivational video for a lot of us hopefuls!

[@queenantong1303]

I am beginning to be UX design/ program at Amazon, thank you of your info.

[@nishkarve]

@John You are doing a great job by being so candid. I wish we all get the same kind of perseverance you have showed all your life to be where you are now. Kudos to you.

[@monica4321]

Great video!!! But I couldn't find information about presales in levels fyi. Can you do a video to know more about presales salaries in top tech?

[@dudejaishant]

DId someone tell you that you are Awesome!? Thanks John for motivating others. There are very few people like you, so please don't change :).

[@TheBeach5563]

Thanks for sharing, good info.

[@DivyaRustagi]

Thanks for all that great info, John. Pretty crazy to think about it as an incoming new graduate student in tech. I found my calling in Product Management and in the process of APM applications. But would be curious to hear your thoughts on the distribution of talent and needs across different career segments in tech. Great video!

[@maryrobby7134]

Thank you for making it clear i always wondered. I live in Silicon Valley and I am a county dentist. I feel so short changed ...

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Tell us the story of your journey from Best Buy to, I'm assuming, top tech. Start with your education, undergrad, grad, self studies, etc. Thank you.

[@TheLibTearMaker]

Computer Science, America. Please 🙏 catch up 🇺🇸

[@steven-vj6lc]

Bless your soul, wish you the best

[@ZubairKhan-tt8ev]

endless loop of recruiter calls, but the interviews are grueling and test things that are not directly relevant the job

[@davidballard1973]

You really said it all.

[@JohnTube2K]

FANG salaries shouldn't be part of the national average like it is being reported. This is like putting in the Wall Street salaries that make billions a year and it will throw off the average salary for that region. When you remove the extremes you have a more accurate representation of salaries.

[@latashawatson7172]

Thanks so much for posting this. This information is very, very needed.

[@fazel1032]

Almost most of the tech people have glasses

[@Pastapillow]

Interesting video, thanks John, love following your channel.

[@JohnMarty-uncommon]

Thank you!!

[@texaslakebrokertt9639]

John, Excellent videos! Do you suggest SV Academy or Prehired to get my foot into the Tech Sales jobs? I have tons of sales experience, but none of them are related to Tech companies, this is why whenever I applied to Tech Sales positions, I have no luck at all to get in! Appreciate for your suggestions!

[@alohadarien9246]

I worked briefly for a Sfo based satellite office from nyc. It’s a horrible experience for me. Everything is jira oriented and a very confusing workflow. Many times all I’m doing was a small change and update it from version x to y plus testing each of them. I would rather work for an investment bank. I saw the IT team in investment bank had jira used in a wrong way. Moved out of IT to business side. Enjoying working on business side. Market is volatile and u learn a lot. I’d never work for a tech company. They r very arrogant and the job is not very challenging (most of them)

[@James-zy4nc]

I feel like you answered your own question. Why don’t those articles talk about FAANG salaries? Because there’s only a handful of companies that pay like that and they’re highly competitive. Those articles are written for largely every day people. Writing about the most COMMON highly paid jobs will be more applicable to a wider audience. I completely agree it’s a fascinating subject, but I think it’s made for a separate article.

[@gooyi3123]

Was a big mistake not to major in computer science or computer engineering. The salaries of other engineering ( mechanical, civil, chemical etc.) are insulting. You rather fix people houses . Computer science degree allows you to get a step in doors

[@bandingtogether538]

Really appreciate this!!!

[@jessejones8539]

Thanks, John - appreciate your content.

[@JohnMarty-uncommon]

Thanks Jesse!

[@joesmith-th3jq]

How can you find out what an exact title/position is paying as a salary? How do I know when I get an offer if it is fair or not according to the area/title? Any specific websites or any paid services to find out?

[@malik32345]

check glassdoor or text people who work there

[@vikneswaran7849]

This motives me alot. I'm in aviation and want to join the tech industry. What courses will you recommend me to take up right now? Between I'm from Singapore

[@inwenc]

It's funny that I'm watching this video from Costa Rica

[@gerristewart921]

Hi John I graduated from Cal State University Bakersfield with a BA in Sociology last year. Today I work for Los Angeles county as a Job Devloper. I get paid $18.31. I feel over worked and under paid. I’m completely changing my career field. Can you please give me some advice on what is the best options. I’m a fast learner and have received promotion at 4 different companies I worked for.

[@cocoarose9990]

Go into project management. Become a pmp.

[@VentureStudios]

What’s your opinion on an “actual” Product Manager TC at Apple in Austin, TX?

[@Matthews_Dintwe]

Well said

[@ChicagoAustinDC]

Poaching? They're just recruiting!

[@ColinLate]

So true!

[@erikaharris3517]

How much should a compensation package be for a creative director for a tech company?

[@stanrock8015]

For 193k where do you live?

[@militaryvet6304]

Hi John, Great video, I have a phone interview coming up here for a Sr Technical program manager role at Amazon in Seattle, WA. I was able to obtain the interview by contacting a few recruiters who internally passed my resume to a hiring manager who in turn then asked for the initial interview. Any advice or help as this interview is next week would be appreciated especially since the onsite interview portion if I make it past this interview would be remote due to the pandemic.

[@militaryvet6304]

@@LegallyPablo Didn't get it. :) I've been bouncing around doing contracts with EY, PWC, DELOITTE, CITIBANK, Etc. :)

[@0206-b8z]

Machine learning engineer 182k

[@teacherstv3941]

They earn so in exchange of their eyes cause most of the IT expert lose their 👀 ।

[@jasonduprat3781]

Thanks for sharing! What advice would you have for someone looking to break into tech mid career? I am one of those medical professionals you mentioned nurse anesthesia provider, but after 7 years of doing that combined with the really long hours and super high stress have me wanting to make a career shift into tech. I am 38 now, have a BS in business, BS in Nursing, MS in Anesthesiology, and an MBA, so I am no stranger to studying, learning, and working hard. I'd love any advice you might have. Thank you!

[@Farmacy75234]

Pharmacist here ditto 😩

[@malik32345]

oh I dont how other people went about it but I just put in a lot of applications and found the right opportunity no experience or degree needed and got into tech sales

[@thenourway]

So happy I did not go to Medical School 😂 oh those poor guys.

[@CS-si8kl]

You have been dedicatedly making videos for more than a couple of years now. I like quite a few of them but somehow your channel isn't taking up. Anyway all the best.

[@JohnMarty-uncommon]

Thanks a lot! Eventually it will pick up!

[@CS-si8kl]

@@JohnMarty-uncommon surely it will. Hope the best for the channel.

[@yousufleads]

Best kept secret in the corporate world 🌎

[@JonathanRay45]

Really enjoyed this video! Really appreciate the content you put out on LinkedIn and Webinars! I would love to learn more of your journey if you have a website or a way to connect with you directly for tips and advice!

[@AMITSHARMA-oh1nq]

Real figures levels.fyi Love from india♥️

[@JohnMarty-uncommon]

Thanks Amit!

[@MrNH718]

Bro not everyone is going to get into FAANG.

[@larryfisherman6449]

This video is about the "top” as the title says

[@kasforai]

You wrong!! don't include income taxes and the shitty life in Cali.

[@TheAmericanDawah]

Hi John, I have about 50k to invest into education and about a year's worth of free time. I'm very interested in getting into the big tech world for the roles, the comp, and genuine intellectual interest. I'm looking for recommendations of how to invest into education (or, project creation) over the next year and what type of role to aim for given the following priorities. (1) I would love to be remote, or location independent even if it meant a significant pay cut (not absolutely essential) (2) Long Term Rolewise I would love Product Management, because I do very well leading teams, and arranging expertise in the propper array while managing relationships. Cognitively I am very much a generalist who can really zoom in. I love learning continuously and speaking different lingos with different people, but not much for sustaining individual activity on a single thing for long long periods of time. Strategizing and Directing is kind of how my cognition is set up. (Thinking, Learning, Relating is how I would like to spend my days) Thank you for the content. Love your personality. You kind of remind me of an actor on Billions. (3) Long Term I definitely want to end up in AI Engineering and High-Level Automation

[@megasportsacademy3226]

Mr. John Manty I hope all is well brother I would love connect with you on a professional level. Do you a email or website ,Thank you again brother . I hope we make something this a my passion as well God Bless you Brother Peace