FluffyNarwhal

APM salary

Hi guys, I am currently working as an APM at an AI startup(B2B SAAS) working on genAI product. Have 2 YOE and base of 20 LPA. Looking to switch due to growth barrier and work culture. Have given interviews with startups in similar domain for APM roles but getting ghosted after 3-4 rounds. I am looking for 20-30% hike. Am i asking too much? Any suggestions?

Background: B.Tech from IIT Delhi Current CTC:21Lpa YOE- 2 yrs

8mo ago

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CosmicDumpling

Stealth8mo

Well they have been ghosting because of your ask. The market is so bad that they are folks who have been laid off and on lower comp

FluffyNarwhal

Stealth8mo

Yeah. Even i think the same. Else, just before the salary discussion round, ghosting makes little sense.

FluffyNarwhal

Stealth8mo

How much should i ask at this point of time(if u hv any suggestions)? Actually i am okay with 10% as well but quoting this low might make the recruiter take it as a red flag/doubtful candidate.

ZoomyJellybean

Stealth8mo

This is bad,
IIT Delhi + 2 YoE should be at least 22 base + 2-4 bonus + ESOPs.

You’ve been shortchanged (probably cause your first job and you really wanted that APM role)

I’d say look for Series A/B startups. Easier to get their attention and plenty are currently hiring.

FluffyNarwhal

Stealth8mo

Bhai I don’t understand. I recently interviewed with Sprinklr for apm. After 3 rounds, hr said ur ask(26base) is too much. If so was the case, they could have clearified in the beginning itself. I really feel like there are too many folks from IIT IIM as well who are sitting at lower comp and willing to join, only then the HRs would behave like the way they do

FuzzyWaffle

Stealth8mo

Are you a 21 Graduate or 22 Graduate? If 21, would recommend to wait a bit more and get promoted to PM or look for PM roles rather than APM.

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