Open Salary and Equity Database

#1

Post by bspear » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 7:28 AM UTC

Open Salary and Equity Database
topstartups.io

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#2

Post by epicureanideal » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 7:46 AM UTC

Great idea, but needs tech stack info also.

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#3

Post by allisdust » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 8:37 AM UTC

Where do i see the salary and equity. May be I'm missing something?

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#4

Post by bspear » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 8:41 AM UTC

allisdust wrote: post #3

Where do i see the salary and equity. May be I'm missing something?

Weird I think HN changed the URL. This is the right one: https://topstartups.io/startup-salary-equity-database/

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#5

Post by allisdust » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 8:56 AM UTC

bspear wrote: post #4

allisdust wrote: post #3

Where do i see the salary and equity. May be I'm missing something?

Weird I think HN changed the URL. This is the right one: https://topstartups.io/startup-salary-equity-database/

thanks! this one works.

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#6

Post by drodgers » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 9:19 AM UTC

epicureanideal wrote: post #2

Great idea, but needs tech stack info also.

Why does the tech stack matter?

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#7

Post by msrsan » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 9:27 AM UTC

The equity (%) without the actual cash value of the options is basically a vanity number - it does not mean much and is not comparable between the companies.

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#8

Post by rsj_hn » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 9:33 AM UTC

drodgers wrote: post #6

epicureanideal wrote: post #2

Great idea, but needs tech stack info also.

Why does the tech stack matter?

if you believe that, say, C++ devs earn more than JS devs, it would matter. If you aren't sure and want to find out, it would also matter.

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#9

Post by bspear » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 9:35 AM UTC

rsj_hn wrote: post #8

drodgers wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Why does the tech stack matter?

if you believe that, say, C++ devs earn more than JS devs, it would matter. If you aren't sure and want to find out, it would also matter.

Do specific tech stacks have more earning power though? Which ones?

Re: Open Salary and Equity Database

#10

Post by twelve40 » Wed, Feb 09, 2022, 9:38 AM UTC

msrsan wrote: post #7

The equity (%) without the actual cash value of the options is basically a vanity number - it does not mean much and is not comparable between the companies.

If they ever did a 409a, they have to share that information with employees, which at least lets you estimate the current upper bound on the cash value of your options. Sure, very far from money in the bank, but knowing the current upper cash bound can still be used to compare different offers.