I applied for a Senior dev role at a local company. I am perfectly qualified for this role with over 10yrs experience. Just talked to the owner and their salary target is $80k. FOR A SENIOR ROLE. Ok, dude, you get what you pay for.... I guess I'll keep looking.

Same, depends on cost of living I guess. If it costs 4k "just to live", I kinda understand it.

Tell them $80k is fine.. $80k per month

Which country's $ is that in?

@Fiftyseven Missouri is in 'Murica

The funny thing is that'd be more than almost any technical lead or developer would ever dream of getting in other parts of America.

Aw, man, don't tell me that only 12 years into my career, I am at a pay ceiling! I am a specialist and worth every penny and I also know for a fact that my male peers make more than I do for the same work. I am the sole provider for my family of 3 special needs kids. I don't have time to mess around.