[handbanana]

that 75-90 seems right, but I know several in Austin/Houston that are not senior level (and have just a few years exp) making low six figure salaries. I would think the range for senior is closer to half of your 250-400, though.

However, unless you're making double in SF what you would in Austin/TX in general - I think you wouldn't be doing much better/the same/or maybe slightly worse, comparably.

If you were hired straight from college to work at a big company/one that pays graduates very competitively - then yes, SF or similar will always be better.