In that case, you've likely already optimized for compensation, so it makes sense that it would be less of a factor in your next move.
US companies pay 2-3x as much at the top end (if you relocate, probably less for remote). With that kind of gap it's pretty hard for pay not to be a major factor.
What percentage of developers in Canada do you believe are making >= 150$/hour? People generally aren't that forthcoming with salaries but I'm not sure if I know anyone making >= 200k/year CAD. Am I in a bubble and should go job hunting?
Total comp it’s not that out it sight, $120k per year plus bonus plus pension can hit $200k at the right government outfit but $120k per year is $60 hr not $150
I own my house in Canada (Vancouver area). I owned my house in Canada 20 years ago. Some of the younger people on my team can buy into this market because they've had the luck of working for a company that grew a lot and joining at the right time. Otherwise it's pretty tough. I got where I am over my very long career.
