Ask HN: I get paid $50/hour as an Engineer in California. Is it less?

[QuarkSpark]

I am a Masters graduate with 6 years of experience in software and developmental research. Am I underpaid? My field is machine learning, computer vision, AI, deep learning. I primarily write C/C++ code for innovative algorithms.

[dman]

What field are you working in? What work do you do on a day to day basis?

[QuarkSpark]

I updated my question. Thanks for the instant response!

[suff]

Yes, you are getting worked. You should be making 120-130k. Maybe that salary, but in a state with cheaper standard of living would be OK, like Utah or Denver.

[rubyfan]

Yes you are underpaid in most other markets too.

[manglav]

are you looking for contract work? I have some projects that fit your skillset. My email is in my profile, please get in touch!