As noted below, the data set appears to be VERY start-up heavy. So, there's a bias towards both younger developers AND more compensation via equity.
I would expect Apple and Google to pay significantly more.
But, to your point, even at Apple or Google salaries, moving to SV would be tough for somebody mid-career (ie, with a house elsewhere that likely doesn't have enough equity to swap for a house in SV).
I would expect Apple and Google to pay significantly more.
But, to your point, even at Apple or Google salaries, moving to SV would be tough for somebody mid-career (ie, with a house elsewhere that likely doesn't have enough equity to swap for a house in SV).