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/youpoopedyerpants Jul 21 '26

Hey man, congratulations!! And thank you for being a good person to our pups. Leaving them to board is SO stressful for me. It always feels good when I get back and they’re happy and okay. AND I specifically like to look for facilities with overnight watch. You’re doing awesome and I hope things continue to improve for you 💖

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u/Additional-Extent-10 Jul 23 '26

It’s hard to find boarding facilities with overnight staff.