I used to compare myself in terms of skills and accomplishments to other "higher-level" devs but over time, I've come to realize that it's not their technical skills that has them in the higher position -- it's their communication and project management skills and their ability to deliver and keeping customers and coworkers happy and productive.
You may have implemented systems that scale well, but if you're lacking in the areas above, it won't be easy to get the higher paying positions.
Disclaimer: I speak only from my experience and knowledge of working within a large company so I have no perspective on how other companies work and may be wrong.
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I used to compare myself in terms of skills and accomplishments to other "higher-level" devs but over time, I've come to realize that it's not their technical skills that has them in the higher position -- it's their communication and project management skills and their ability to deliver and keeping customers and coworkers happy and productive.
You may have implemented systems that scale well, but if you're lacking in the areas above, it won't be easy to get the higher paying positions.
Disclaimer: I speak only from my experience and knowledge of working within a large company so I have no perspective on how other companies work and may be wrong.