InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comSun, 26 May 2013 02:21:05 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspx[quote][b]GilaMonster (10/22/2010)[/b][hr]Please note: 2 year old thread.[/quote]So you're working for free since then? :w00t:Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:23:38 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspx[quote][b]Ninja's_RGR'us (4/30/2008)[/b][hr]Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada (90 minute south of Montréal).It was more a contract than a job... but I'm sure I can find more of those if I need to... but I don't :-P.[/quote]I had missed that post a in 2008, but I'll answer anyway.I was just on the phone with a recruiter and he tells me that 70K - 90K / year is pretty much what he sees. That does not include the benefits.Of course downtown has to pay more than northshore or southshore because of the extra 40 - 80 hours / month to get to work!.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:23:05 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxPlease note: 2 year old thread.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:15:49 GMTGilaMonsterhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspx@LonerHa, ha! Upstate NY! Sadly we are moving out of here next month. We love the people and the place, but not the jobs or the economy.I grew up here and have noticed... 1. Cost of living is too high when compared to salaries. 2. Cost of living is too high when compared to a lot of other states. 3. In general the population is overeducated for the jobs they perform thus pushing salaries down.It makes me sad because I would really like to raise my daughter here since it is a very nice place.Just my 2c from having lived here 22 out of the 32 years of my life.Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:10:29 GMTDDettohttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxI think the location of the job is important, every place has its own cost of living. The higher the cost of living, the higher the salary, but does the salary cover the high cost of living?I go to salary.com to calculate the cost of living in Denver, CO, the cost of living is 10% higher than where I live but the salary is of a DBA s 3% higher than where I live. So if I get a job in Denver, I will get paid more but it does not cover the high cost of living, I end up losing money.I know some people will accept a lower salary job because of the company benefit. But after all these years working at so many companies, the 'good' benefit can change any time. One company used to pay 90% of the medical insurance but since the medical insurance getting so high, now the company can only pay 50%. One company used to have a very good retirement plan plus 401K, since the economy goes downwards, the company does not make so much money anymore, they stop the retirement plan and only support the 401K.I will look at the benefits but they are not the main factors for me to accept the job.just my 2 centsFri, 02 May 2008 08:30:24 GMTLonerhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxThe rule of thumb I follow seems to be the hourly rate you where getting ie $75 should have three zeros added to the end for an appropriate annual perminant fulltime salary $75, 000. This is for Australian ITThu, 01 May 2008 19:34:32 GMTAdonia Delavigne-521648http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxI don't live in Canada, but I think my answer would be the same anywhere you live. It depends on the job. If it is a contracting job you would probably make more money since they would not pay for benefits (what ever they may be in Canada compared to US). If it is a full time position in a company, you would have to weigh the benefits offered with the salary. That can include time off, bonuses, educational reimbursement, overtime pay.... So if the job seems like a good fit and the salary is good for you, take it. If it is not what you expect, chalk it up to more experience and move on. Good Luck.Thu, 01 May 2008 09:02:02 GMTrlondonhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxHi,Thanks For all of you.Ninja's_RGR'us, Is 80000$C is good salary for a permanent job.Regards,AhmedWed, 30 Apr 2008 09:54:31 GMTSQL_ABDhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxSherbrooke, Québec, Canada (90 minute south of Montréal).It was more a contract than a job... but I'm sure I can find more of those if I need to... but I don't :-P.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:43:53 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxNinja, where was the job?A couple months ago, a national contracting company asked me if I was willing to work for $30 per hour in my area (update NY). I told the guy I paid $16 per hour for a college intern a couple years ago and he expected me to work for $30 per hour. Even a college graduate would get paid more than that.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:14:48 GMTLonerhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxSorry for my over estimations... but the last "jobs" I had, I was charging 75$ / hour, that's easily in the 6 figures. I just assume that it was somewhat normal for that town, apparently not!!.TFMAL.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:24:27 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxHeh... don't get too excited... it apparently includes 2 decimal places :PTue, 29 Apr 2008 20:42:00 GMTJeff Modenhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspx6 figure for a DBA job????? Where do I send my resume?Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:01:29 GMTLonerhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspx4 years experience can gain at least 6 figures in Montreal? Very attractive!Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:15:51 GMTVivien Xinghttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxIn Denver, CO, USA, I'd say 4 years of experience would net you in the 60-70k range. After 6-8 years, I'd say you should be in the 80s.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:44:32 GMTSteve Jones - SSC Editorhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxI just found a site called payscale.com From what I can tell the average seems to be around 45-55K / year.You might want to fill out the survey yourself to get a more accurate results (there's a lot of data taken into consideration that adds to your value, I almost didn't pick any of it to be as neutral as possible).Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:17:06 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxMontréal is in Québec, Canada.It's one of the biggest towns in Canada.I have no idea of the average salary there... should be at least 6 figures (my own personal guess from what I heard over the years).Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:09:38 GMTNinja's_RGR'ushttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxIt depends on the locations. Which country? Which state? Which city?Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:04:01 GMTLonerhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic491779-334-1.aspxHi,I want to know what is the average salary for a SQL Server DBA having 4 years of experience.I am living in montreal.Thanks a lot for your helpMon, 28 Apr 2008 17:07:26 GMTSQL_ABD