How much should an entry level PO make? I have been in my role almost a year and had no prior experience in product or software development before this. I was hired for my industry knowledge and with the understanding it is a learning position. I make 65k base and I am happy with that for now, but I do plan to increase my salary (job hop) once I feel I have strong enough skills to look elsewhere and be competitive.

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I just started as a PO myself 6 months ago with no prior knowledge of the role. I make 67.5K base, so you seem to be in an average range from my point of view.

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When I started as a PO, I had no PO, IT, or industry experience. I was hired in at 84k. It’s been 2.5 years and I was just promoted to Sr. PO at 118k.

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Similar situation OP - HCOL - 140k with ~70k in RSU. Currently PM on niche product

Context: 5 years in consulting in niche industry

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70-80

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You're not doing too badly for the first year. I'd aim for 80k over the next several years.

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Your salary seems fair. So, I’d recommended sticking with your current plan.

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It really depends on the company. I had about 8 years of program management experiences but never in the tech space. I started in 2019 at $87k base and I’m now at $96k after a significant increase last year based on a project that I worked on.

I would ask for no less than 80k.

It depends on where you are located, what industry you're in etc etc.
E.g. 65k for a starting level PO in Germany Belgium or the Netherlands seems good... but it might be low for New York or SF.

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