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Anonymous

01/07/20 at 12:16PM UTC

Money

What was your first salary?

If you’re new to the workforce, I know what you’re thinking -- that you’re so broke right now, you’re just trying to get by. If you’re not so new to the workforce, salaries vary. You might be feeling the same way, are somewhat comfortable or above and beyond a salary you ever expected. And since many of us are still reflecting on the last decade and making 2020 goals for ourself, I wanted to ask a throwback question! My first salary was $30k/year and I was in media... FGB’ers, what was your first salary and what industry were you in?

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Kaleana

152

Wellbeing Director @ Sequoia

01/21/20 at 4:52AM UTC

I remember telling our (very well paid) interns about the days I used to intern for "school credit". Ha!

Robin Stone

601

Work with executive leadership team

01/16/20 at 12:39AM UTC

I made $6.50/hr in 1986, went up to $6.90/hr after 90 days!!

M Elizabeth Ingram

731

HR, administration, & benefits at work; mom of 2

01/15/20 at 1:17PM UTC

I made $20k as a teacher in 2008.

KATRINE CHOW

236

Tech Enthusiast | Woman In Games

01/14/20 at 7:46PM UTC

My first job after college was around $32K as an admin assistant. Second job was $36K for IT technician. This was during 2008

Rebecca Estrada

I've been managing survey projects for 20 years.

01/14/20 at 1:59PM UTC

Ahhh... As a babysitter back in the 80's I made $1.00 an hour - for multiple children. I was thrilled when a parent paid $1.50 or $2.00 an hour! My first job out of college was about $28,000 back in 2000. I thought it was pretty dang good at the time!

Anonymous

01/09/20 at 9:21PM UTC

Ha, another Army officer here (as my first salaried job -- lots of hourly jobs before that). I made $33,396 base salary (but military does get tax free housing allowances on top of salary FYI).

Anonymous

01/11/20 at 12:37PM UTC

I’m sure tax free housing helps but I wish Army Officers would be making more for such an important role!

Elina Beck

IT Management professional in all aspects of IT.

01/07/20 at 4:08PM UTC

When I entered the work force my first job paid 26k a year, today, that same job is 38k. I don't mean 'an equivalent job' I mean the same job as an Army officer. It was with a college degree, and specialized training.