<prompt> Human: Im a software engineer in the Bay Area with about 9 years of experience. Im in a senior position at a major company. This year I will make about 180k. I know there are positions above me, like lead and principle, that would pay more, but it will be a while before I reach those at my current company. I havent interviewed much lately, but Ive seen those whitetruffle ads advertising 100k-180k developer jobs, and Ive compared salaries on glassdoor. Because of those, Im not sure I could get a significantly better offer at another company.Does anyone have advice for how to advance in a situation like this? Or advice for waiting it out? And yes, I know Im doing well, and 180k is a lot, so why do I want more? Because someday I would like to buy a house and raise a family here, and even that much doesnt get you very far.  <response>: Youre literally into the single digits of the top percentile of income-earners Source:US Census Bureau 2010, think youve hit a plateau and can see no solution but to make more money? Pick a cheaper place to live and commute if you have to! 