I dive into the latest compensation data for product managers across the US, UK, Europe, and Canada, unpacking trends, surprising gaps, and strategies for maximizing your earnings as a PM.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why senior ICs often out-earn managers, and how to pick the right path
• How moving to a Tier 1 city can supercharge your salary
• Cash versus equity: how to think about your comp tradeoffs
• The career levels where PM salaries really take off
• Why CPOs are cashing in like never before
• How far behind UK and European PM salaries actually are
• How to game your comp strategy based on your goals
Referenced:
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• Levels.fyi: https://www.levels.fyi/
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