[bradlys]

I find this pretty off for silicon valley. <$1000/month for housing? Even with utilities, this is still nothing. If you added in all of misc, it'd be more realistic. Wasn't aware that salaries in Seattle had risen to $130k+ so quickly either. I remember starting at $80k being a good salary there just 3-4 years ago.

[zippergz]

I don't know what the average is, but I was making around 130k in Seattle 10 years ago and I don't think I was a huge outlier.

[julienb_sea]

130k or more is pretty normal after 2-4 years into a career in Sea. Starting salaries around here are 100k for well reputed companies.

[akhilcacharya]

Amazon total comp for new grads starts at ~$130 today.