[SergeAx]

$80k a year is totally reasonable comp for something one can learn in 1-2 years and pretty much master in another 5.

[jrsj]

Given home prices are what they are now, I don't really think it's reasonable for mid or Sr level engineers making less money than what's required to afford a mortgage

[SergeAx]

What about people who cannot code, can they afford mortgage at all?

[jrsj]

Probably less than half in the United States now sadly