Yes, the best devs will generally make more than their mgr, however, the best mgrs will make far more than the the best devs.
And as you said, the target is really a VP/Director type position, using mgmt as a stepping stone.
It's like how a Sergeant makes more than an Lt in the Army, however, the progression in the officer core quickly outstrips the best an enlisted man can hope for.
The great thing about leadership roles is they're typically very transferable, there's not many orgs that don't need good leaders.
> It's like how a Sergeant makes more than an Lt in the Army, however, the progression in the officer core quickly outstrips the best an enlisted man can hope for.
Not in the U.S. Army. Most junior NCOs make less than even a fresh Academy graduate. The NCOs making more than a junior lieutenant have all been in the service for 10+ years.
And as you said, the target is really a VP/Director type position, using mgmt as a stepping stone.
It's like how a Sergeant makes more than an Lt in the Army, however, the progression in the officer core quickly outstrips the best an enlisted man can hope for.
The great thing about leadership roles is they're typically very transferable, there's not many orgs that don't need good leaders.