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Business · 2h ago

Software engineers still earn top dollar at high-growth firms

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

A new analysis shows software engineers at fast-growing companies continue to command high salaries, with median total compensation exceeding $200,000. The data, from Levels.fyi, highlights that growth-stage startups pay more than big tech for senior roles. This trend persists despite widespread layoffs and AI automation concerns in the industry.

Meridian48 take
The headline understates the nuance: while top talent still commands premium pay, the overall market has cooled, and these figures likely reflect a shrinking pool of high-paying roles.
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