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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m in final round for an integration role at an aerial startup in Bay Area and trying to figure out salary strategy.

COL is insane and makes me want to ask for a seemingly absurd salary like $250k - $300k for a role that pays $170 in DC, and even then I think finding housing will be a challenge

Any insight?[/quote]
Salaries in tech roles are high, so you should always start with a healthy ask. Depending on the stage of the start-up, you could get higher comp, but it won't be in salary. A lot will likely be in stock.

I don't really know what "integration role" means (i.e. what level of seniority), but $250K-300K isn't crazy comp for a technical person in the Bay Area. But your estimate of COL living differential between the Bay Area and the DMV is ridiculously high, so don't use that for your justification. You don't need to live in SF proper, few people with families can afford it. I think the Federal COL adjustment is pretty similar for DMV vs. Bay Area, and I think you can lead a similar lifestyle with the same salary in both areas. The biggest thing that trips people up here is that public schools aren't as good, pretty much across the board, so if you use Great Schools ratings as your way of comparing similar neighborhoods, you'll end up thinking everything is priced like Palo Alto. It's not.[/quote]

I can buy a decent 70s home, 3 bedroom, with a 45 minute commute to DC and great schools for $700k in Burke.

From what I can tell, if I worked in SF or SV, where is the Burke where I can get a decent home for $1.4M, 45 minute commute, and good schools?  That's why i think $300k is necessary.
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Walnut Creek is a good option, but yeah you'll need $300k HHI.[/quote]

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