Trying to determine if I’m underpaid. I work in analytics engineering and operations strategy with:

• 4 YOE in data science and analytics; 1.5 years in current role
• Master’s degree in comp sci
• Live in a HCOL area
• $147k base + equity with no bonus

I basically built the entire analytics code base for my team and have been driving impactful strategic initiatives both in data and in operations. Working 10-15 hours a day - can’t remember the last time I worked 9-5.

Am I greedy given my YOE?

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Your base pay is in line. 4 year exp is really not enough to command big salary with how the market is. Comp sci is dime in dozen.

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It depends on how expensive your location is and what your equity and vesting schedule is.

I would say you’re underpaid. You’d be paid a lot more as a data scientist or data engineer at a larger company. Maybe check levels.fyi

Everything is relative. You can’t compare what you’re making to what people typically make in that role. Salaries are down.

Basic rule of thumb that the revenue you generate should be about 3x your comp. Not how many hours you bill, how many actual dollars are collected.

That does not apply to defense contractors. 🤣

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