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Per Quora, the highest tech executive position (CTO) pays in the lower $200Ks (non-founder, up to $75M):

https://www.quora.com/What-would-a-CTO-compensation-equity-b...

Per CIO magazine (2015), CTOs make up to $220K, directors up to $174K:

http://www.cio.com/article/2878056/salary/tech-salary-guide-...

Pretty much all surveys show similar ranges. Do they all "skew heavily downwards"?

No, they just don't consider the millions they receive in stock. Given that an intern at Facebook earns $8000 a month plus free luxury rent, do you honestly think a director makes only 70% more in a tech company?

New grads at Google get paid around $170k a year. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-salary-for-graduates-start...

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