[sqyttles]

I agree with you. Outside of NY/SF, I highly doubt anyone is starting any software engineer/big data individual more than ~100kish. I've had friends work up to that level but certainly not starting as Software Engineer I or II.

(That reminds me, I should check into working in NY or SF.)

[dsacco]

You don't need to move. There are plenty of companies hiring remote positions based in NY or SF that will pay you a local salary despite being remote.

[Nimi]

Could you please give some examples?

[__d]

Or at least working for people in highly-paying locations. Often you don't need to be there yourself.