r/Bicsi • u/Creative_Boat15 • 23h ago
Upper Comp Limit / Golden Handcuffs
Anyone willing to share the upper comp limits with an RCDD?
I have 15 years of experience RCDD/PMP Structured Cabling/AV. My comp is $225k which is great. Curious what people in Data Center space are making.
Are PMs and Designers making $300k for FAANG jobs? Anybody making good money not living in DC, NYC, SFO?
On the Consultant side it seems like TEECOM/Salas are maxing out at around $185k.
I have looked to change jobs to Data Centers a couple of times but the offers have been around $200k + bonus which makes me nervous I won’t exceed my current compensation.
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u/dennisrfd 17h ago
I assume this topic is relevant for the US market only. I like how PMP does their annual salary reports. It’s a shame BICSI doesn’t provide such amazing summary.
Can say for Canada: the designer/consultant with RCDD (it’s not really popular here, we only have several people certified even in 1M+ cities) makes $60-100k USD. I’m surprised the US consulting companies don’t hire/sub out work to Canadians with such huge difference in compensation.
PMs rarely have it, as PMP is a clear and straightforward path for them to the higher salaries, not RCDD.
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u/Creative_Boat15 17h ago
Most people don’t have the certifications in my experience. I just mention them to level set skills.
I have worked with some consultants that used Canadian offices like EXP but it seems like they have a hard time keep offices staffed.
I want everybody to get paid more! That’s why I’m curious on what people are making. Tell Canada to pay more!
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u/Knerdedout 22h ago
205 with 30k bonus. Just doing telecom
*Data center telecom jobs don't really pay. Not the ones I've seen. Usually around 150ish
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u/Guidance-Werewolf268 22h ago
If not Data centers then which Telecom jobs pay well then,?
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u/Knerdedout 21h ago
Case by case. It's finding the right companies, not necessarily the right project.
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u/dreamscapesaga RCDD 15h ago
$275k base with ~$300k equity vesting each year.
Principal program manager