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Berlin. 140k and 150k but I'm still shopping.

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Wow, that's really above the top tier in Berlin for SW developers.

Are there companies paying for ICs in that range?

Keep in mind that's for team lead (which is "50% IC" I guess). But it's not exactly hard to see around 110k-120k for senior freelancing/consulting positions when you have good experience and great contacts. Also I see some Principal/Staff that make around this, this but those positions are sort of "tailor made" for certain individuals and are often "internal" and hard to apply for.

EDIT: Also the market moved quite a bit recently. A few years ago I wouldn't see this salary range at all. Also notice I'm getting old... Due to my experience/resumé I was also headhunted for principal and CTO positions, so there's that.

You've got an interesting story and a great outlook. Would you be up for a coffee? I would love to chat and share notes with you. I'm also based in Berlin.

Thanks! Are those IC or project/team lead positions?

Team Lead!

Do they make difference between "tech lead" and "team lead"? Asking for a friend :)

Yes! Team Lead has a management component to it. You often handle 1-on-1s, promotions, conflicts resolution, lead hiring processes, act a middleman to other parts of the company, but you still code (unlike a "pure" manager). Tech lead is more of a tech-only role, and there's often a non-coding manager present as well. All IME of course.

Makes sense, thanks!

I'm also based in Berlin. Do you mind if I ask what companies are you talking to?

The processes are still ongoing (haven't decided on the offers yet), but happy to share the info in a few weeks.

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