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Tech worker salaries plummet to $150K for senior roles

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Tech industry salaries have significantly decreased, with senior roles now offering around $150,000, a stark contrast to the previously common $500,000-$800,000 packages. This shift impacts various positions, including Data Scientists, Project Managers, and Senior Software Engineers, signaling a more challenging career landscape. AI

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Tech worker salaries plummet to $150K for senior roles

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/nian2326076 ·

    150K is now reality for Tech workers

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Gone are the days when senior and above can easily get 500-800K package, companies are now offering 150k for seniors without feeling shameful, take it or leave it attitude. What used to be internship stipend salary or admin/hr lowly paid workers'…

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