[bmelton]

I don't know your level of experience, and don't take this as rude, but in the DC area, which isn't as expensive as SF I believe, seasoned developers are getting GS13s and 14s here.

I was recently offered a GS14 step 8 (which I think is around $110k or so) for Python development.

[spoiledtechie]

Its pretty simple to command 80-100k job in the DC area just working for government contractors. 4 years experience and solid dev skills of the major languages will fetch 95k a year in DC.

[bmelton]

Absolutely correct.

For the record though, that offer is for a government position, not contracted.

[otto]

Fresh out of college.

Discussing with others it was pretty standard from conversion through a co-op program.