Pivoting from a HCOL tax role in PA to MCOL financial role in industry. Does a 15k pay cut make sense or am I undervaluing myself?

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Tough to say without specifics. I'd say if you're a senior, anything under $85K is too low, but likely you should aim between $95K-$105K, especially with the small bump tax gives you.

If you're a Manager I would expect more than $125K, maybe $135K for tax.

Bump these numbers up 20% for a Fortune 100 or PE.

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Appreciate the advice! I’m right above 100k at the moment but it looks like a lot of opportunities in the area are in the 80 to high 90 range. Agree with the 85k being too low

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