Ask HN: Starting pay for junior dev & UI designer?

Post by sbisker » Mon, Jun 20, 2011, 4:36 AM UTC

joshuahays wrote: post #7

sbisker wrote: post #3

Given the location, you might be able to get away with 40-45k for someone with very little experience. That goes for both UI design and junior development. That said, if you're serious about having them make a career there, I wouldn't low-ball them too much - or at least be prepared to give them a big raise their second year. Within about a year, if they're any good at all, they're going to realize that they can make…

I wouldn't consider it low-balling, I figured it pretty close to the paying rate outside of a major city in Florida. Plus, there aren't very many tech-centered jobs in this area... could be a good opportunity. :)

Post by joshuahays » Mon, Jun 20, 2011, 3:30 PM UTC

sbisker wrote: post #11

joshuahays wrote: post #7

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I wouldn't consider it low-balling, I figured it pretty close to the paying rate outside of a major city in Florida. Plus, there aren't very many tech-centered jobs in this area... could be a good opportunity. :)

I'm not saying it's not a good opportunity for the right person. I'm just saying that by starting with a salary that low, the odds of them keeping the person around more than a year or two are slim. That may or may not matter, depending on the objective.

Post by brandoncordell » Mon, Jun 20, 2011, 8:40 PM UTC

joshuahays wrote: post #14

brandoncordell wrote: post #12

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A short drive outside of Tampa. Close to an hour to an hour and a half outside of Orlando.

You might be in a better market for this, Tampa is pretty well influenced by tech... especially in recent years. His area is EMPTY. lol

Post by achompas » Mon, Jul 04, 2011, 5:21 PM UTC

joshuahays wrote: post #16

brandoncordell wrote: post #15

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Sure there's probably a better market in Tampa. But... If you pay the developer what the area dictates they're worth instead of what the developer is worth you'll experience a high turn over rate.

Very true