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Salaries on levels.fyi are distorted by people who have been working at the same company for a few years so their compensation has rocketed along with stock price growth. Also, job offers in 2021-2022 were exceptionally high which also distorts the data set.
You're only underpaid if you land a higher offer. Don't be afraid to ask for the ranges provided on Levels as long as you have comparable experience. Asking for less probably won't help you land the offer easier in big tech. Just need to be confident in your abilities to impress the hiring team
Levels.fyi actually underestimates comps slightly
As an employee their is no such thing as being overpaid. However, if you feel like you are underpaid, it’s probably true.
My experience has been that levels is accurate for new offers