My sample is myself and all my peers.
Industry is BIG and the demand for smart people with a track record for getting things done is even bigger.
Most years I barely do anything more than basic eng management and my teams build glorified CRUD apps.
I'm paid much more than others in the UK because I'm a sure bet. FAANG not required.
There are plenty of us making US FAANG salaries outside the US and not at any major tech company.
Out of curiosity, what kind of non-FAANG domain are you in that pays soo good in the UK? IB? HFT? ML?
I'm asking since every single UK person on HN complains that UK tech wages are shit yet you claim otherwise.
What makes you the exception or why do you think the others would be wrong?
Thanks in advance.
The salary curve in the UK has a long tail of rubbish pay because that's what people accept. Budgets are often much higher, and supply of skills is low.
You just have to follow the money and negotiate well. Firms with deep pockets don't care if you cost 90k or 300k when the project is in the hundreds of millions and the fallout of failure would cost much more.
The important think is to show you represent 5x less risk for 5x more pay.
If they really mean US FAANG total compensation, my guess is quant trading firms.
In any case, even in that light, the claim of FAANG or don't be an engineer is absurd. Even if someone doesn't end up with a really well paying job it is still a solid career option "especially in this economy"
You just have to play the game right. Excellent developers are rare in the UK in my experience or hiring. Mediocre ones who think they're excellent are everywhere.