[CryoLogic]

Hmm, interesting.

I know software engineers with 10-20 years of experience in Seattle making roughly the same amounts at the same companies.

Is it a selection bias, or are California comp packages really that much higher than Seattle? (for entry level)

[bcassedy]

Bay area has higher cost of living and Washington has no state income tax. But yes, Bay Area comp packages are higher in raw numbers than those in Seattle.