Market price for developers at startups?

Hi, I'm thinking about joining a former YC company, and it just so happens that this company is the first startup that I've seriously considered, so I don't have many data points for comparison. I could spend the next 3 months interviewing with other startups and collect data points, but I'm thinking there's got to be a smarter (and faster) way. Therefore, if anyone can offer any advice on what's the market price for a strong mid level developer at a VC funded ~10 employee startup nowadays, that would greatly help me out.

In fact, the only part I'm concerned about is the equity offer. Right now I'm being offered ~.5%. Is that even in the correct ballpark for a company of this size?

Sorry if I'm breaking any unspoken laws or courtesies by asking a question like this, but it's one of the few ways to get context for my offer within 48 hours...

Thanks!

Will Qian wwq222@gmail.com

that's reasonable equity, and the salary shouldn't be too much of an issue so long as it's market or near-market. i feel like anyone working for a pre-revenue but funded startup (i.e. one with a finite runway) shouldn't have a problem taking a below-market-rate salary if they're happy with the stock they're getting, because of course if the money runs out too soon a bit of extra money in the savings account isn't much reward for the months / years of startup hours..

Check question #1: http://blog.guykawasaki.com/2006/03/nine_questions_.html

That equity stake is appropriate.