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Let's break down my February income

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The video leverages the high-interest 'salary transparency' trend, providing specific, relatable financial data that satisfies audience curiosity about tech industry compensation.

Summary

A 22-year-old software engineer in New York City provides a detailed breakdown of her monthly income, including base pay, stock vests, and deductions. She explains her financial strategy of front-loading retirement accounts to maximize savings.

Structure

1Introduction of income breakdown
2Detailed breakdown of gross income sources
3Explanation of pre-tax deductions and retirement strategy
4Final calculation of take-home pay

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FEB INCOME BREAKDOWN 22 yr old SWE | NYC Let's break down my February income as a 22 year old software engineer in New York City. This month I earned $20,310.06. Gross income: $20,310.06 I had a stock vest at $8,317.01 RSUs: $8,317.01 $11,950 in base pay, which is slightly inflated Base pay: $11,950.01 because I reimbursed some wellness expenses this month. And I got $43.34 from a theme park lawsuit Six Flags law suit: $43.34 that actually increases every year. Since I have a significant amount in savings I front load all of my paycheck into my pre tax 401k and mega backdoor Roth. Pre-tax deductions: $7,968.46 with a dollar 38 going to dental Dental plan: $1.38 $30 for my medical insurance Medical insurance (PPO cus I'm weak): $30 and 92 cents for my vision plan Vision plan: $0.92 The rest was pre tax 401k Trad 401k: $7,936.16 I paid $5,492.38 in taxes Taxes: $5,492.38 leaving me with a take home pay of $6,800 this month Take home: $6,800