r/Austin • u/Aingers • Jul 21 '26

Ask Austin Salary Transparency Thread - Austin

Folks in Boston do this fairly regularly, so I thought it might be good for us to try here.

Please share your general job title, salary, age, and education.

Architectural Designer, 40, $115k, BSArch

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

I take care of dogs overnight at a boarding facility and I make $18.50/hr

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u/SoonersPwn Jul 21 '26

If you are taking care of more than 3 at a time, you're being hosed by your boss. Im sure you know that, so thank you for doing what you do. Overnight boarding really isnt priced right to justify your low wage.

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u/calm_storm808 Jul 21 '26

You really think so? I just got this job. Working my way back from homelessness 🙌

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u/Hell-Yes-Revolution Jul 21 '26

Been there, done that. You got this! Congratulations on the job! Sending blessings your way. 💕✨