Making $80,000 per Year Right Out of College

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    In this video I discuss my personal starting salary as an engineer right out of college as well as my expenses. Of course these numbers are unique to me and will different a lot from person to person and especially country to country.
    When you looking at your savings it's important to not think you can afford spending that much every month on extra expenses. Especially for those in their 20's, it's important you save up for the likely possibility of buying a house and starting a family down the road.
    My Starting Salary: $76,560/year
    Salary after Taxes/401k: $46,335/year ($3861.25/month)
    Expenses: $2963/month
    Savings: $900/month
    Specifics from above numbers are listed in the video.

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  • @zachstar
    @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    There is a small error at 3:40 where I rewrite my salary as $3205/month when it should be the $3705/month from above, everything else is correct including the savings though, just somehow made that typo, sorry about that!

    • @alexlam4455
      @alexlam4455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey I am just wondering how long you are paying students debt.

    • @alexlam4455
      @alexlam4455 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Btw this is a really informative video so thank you very much.
      I was looking on how much I can afford and how much I can give to my mom because she is planning to retire in 10 years but I’m not sure if she has enough money so I thought that I can help if she can’t pay everything.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks Alex! My debt will be paid off in ten years at the latest, but I hope to get that paid off sooner.

    • @genio6601
      @genio6601 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not the best at geometry,and Wondering if u could help me

    • @hotboyhoncho6678
      @hotboyhoncho6678 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MajorPrep good video man keep it up💯i really was wondering what could i adfored as an engineer plus student loans💯🤘👌

  • @gabe7996
    @gabe7996 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1095

    Easy way to cut your expenses and taxes immediately: Don't live in LA

    • @alexisidro
      @alexisidro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gabriel Ramirez accurate statement!

    • @tommyv4980
      @tommyv4980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Or Bay Area. There's no point in making 80k-90k a year if you can't afford to live there. Quality of life sucks, you'll be in an apartment easily paying $3,000, and cost of living is through the roof. How are you supposed to save? How is that fun?

    • @GUURL101
      @GUURL101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@tommyv4980 That's why everyone is trying to run out of Cali. I know alot of people that left Cali for Nevada

    • @tommyv4980
      @tommyv4980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@GUURL101 Thats the thing, I also think people are over reacting, it's still a beautiful state. There are other places you can live in such as Sacramento, and it's neighboring cities. I bet in LA County has some more affordable places if you go a little bit further out.

    • @kylestockton5851
      @kylestockton5851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      So true, he was paying more to rent a studio apartment than I am on my mortgage.

  • @ZeekShepsky
    @ZeekShepsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +815

    I"m an Engineer. And this was accurate AF. Except he forgot alcohol expenses and festivals.

    • @ZeekShepsky
      @ZeekShepsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He also forgot medical expenses. Not everyone is a healthy human being.

    • @ChosenOneVR
      @ChosenOneVR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Zeek Shepsky What engineering did you take?

    • @ZeekShepsky
      @ZeekShepsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Crywolf MC electrical

    • @rayalhar
      @rayalhar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Zeek Shepsky Health insurance..

    • @ZeekShepsky
      @ZeekShepsky 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Rayal it comes out the paychecks and business gives us cards

  • @zachstar
    @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +276

    This channel is now barely over a year old and I just want to say thank you to everyone for the support and being a part of the channel, it really means a lot. I can't believe we've gotten to over 30k subs in this time and it's been amazing watching the channel grow. I think at 100k I will do a video where I actually talk to the camera so I can thank you all and talk to you guys in a more personal way. Until then I hope you enjoy this video and the ones still to come!

    • @Gametuts110
      @Gametuts110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      MajorPrep Thank you for helping over 50000 student decide what they're going to do for a living.

    • @ajydnbsuabsos
      @ajydnbsuabsos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hopefully it won't take long to 100k. Keep up with the good work bro

    • @Xerceis
      @Xerceis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cant wait man! Congrats on getting this far!

    • @ht-cr3ms
      @ht-cr3ms 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations man! This is my favourite channel on TH-cam. Your vids are so detailed and well prepared. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @prettylegit0101
      @prettylegit0101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MajorPrep thank you for the insight in my possible career path

  • @oldcowbb
    @oldcowbb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +644

    the stress is so intense i'm starting to deform plastically

    • @thedillestpickle
      @thedillestpickle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      stress from what? school or work?

    • @toby2714
      @toby2714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This is gold 😂😂😂😂

    • @matthewclary1530
      @matthewclary1530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      oldcowbb someone’s a materials engineer 😉 (me too)

    • @modelobagz5183
      @modelobagz5183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Keep pushing through it man you got it!

    • @DanielSanchez-ec3oi
      @DanielSanchez-ec3oi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is Awesome 😂😂

  • @ajydnbsuabsos
    @ajydnbsuabsos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +270

    This is one of the most informative channels on TH-cam about STEM majors! Keep up with the good work bro!!

  • @BigMan-ts7gb
    @BigMan-ts7gb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    i got lost after 24,000 in taxes

    • @user-td7xf3gz4l
      @user-td7xf3gz4l 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Tea party

    • @Primitivegarage915
      @Primitivegarage915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It gets even worse the more you make.

    • @guillermogutierrez-santana4446
      @guillermogutierrez-santana4446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Hdye Hdhde You get free showings of overhead fighter jet flights!

    • @guillermogutierrez-santana4446
      @guillermogutierrez-santana4446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Hdye Hdhde You also get Nuclear bombs, which are managed by incompetent and usually drunk officers.

    • @guillermogutierrez-santana4446
      @guillermogutierrez-santana4446 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      eu en The difference is you guys have the greatest worker rights, benefits, safety net, and overall living standards IN THE WORLD. Compared to Germany, America is a Third-World Country wearing a Gucci belt.

  • @kosi5
    @kosi5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    Man, your videos are excellent. I look forward to them every week! Please can you do a video on what your first job as an engineer was like. I would love to hear about it.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      +Kosi Onyeka thank you! And yes I will. Actually I got a video detailing my first internship coming out in a few weeks.

    • @TediBearProductions
      @TediBearProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MajorPrep excited!

  • @calebw979
    @calebw979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    As a first semester Mechanical Engineering student this video really helps me get over the fear of not being able to pay back loans after college (assuming I get a job right out of college)

    • @pwh2998
      @pwh2998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caleb Willis apply for grants and scholarships. And try to land an internship or a coop and you’ll come out with significantly fewer years of being in debt

    • @pokeman316
      @pokeman316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Did you graduate?

    • @krishgarg2806
      @krishgarg2806 ปีที่แล้ว

      hows life brother?

  • @andrew7720
    @andrew7720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Very interesting to see how the US system is. As a European I always wondered why the US salaries are about 2x-3x higher than the EU ones. But those numbers didnt account taxes, healthcare etc. So at the end, it ends up being about the same. Plus, in some EU countries, where the salaries might seem low, the cost of living will be lower too, so it doesnt make a lot of difference.

    • @MrMineHeads.
      @MrMineHeads. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      andrew7720 interesting to see that EU workers get to know their salaries after expenses. But in the US, there are too many rules and exceptions and different expenses that it would not make any sense to give workers their salaries after expenses.

    • @andrew7720
      @andrew7720 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Im a Computer Engineering student in Greece, and over the last few year I regularly search for job listings all across the EU. And I have yet to see a salary offer that its not what you actually get in your hands. I think its just because in all EU countries, pension funds and state owned and run, and so the employee has nothing to do with it, its all on the shoulders on the employeer to cove the costs. For example, if you employeer does not pay to the state the € required to cover your healthcare, the trouble its on him. But if you need medical assistance, you are still covered. As for the retirement funds, again the are paid by the employeer before you get your money. In most countries, they are pre-paid a few months before. And all these coverages are universal across all member states. Lets say you work in one country and you want to retire to another. You can totally do that. Or you are in a trip on another member state and you need medical assistance. It will be provided for free all almost free. The main differences are salary sizes across states. A 2000€/month salary that might seem average in Germany or France is very poor for Norway and very rich in Greece. And not all living expenses follow that. Many prices at many products and services are almost the same for all the EU. For example, fuel is everywhere ~1,5-1,7€/L for 95OCT. And good luck if you rent / own any king of house or have any king of car without a permanent salary, as the fines for them will pile up quickly. At least healthcare, education and utilities are free and/or cheap.

    • @HackersSun
      @HackersSun 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah like ukraine and poland.
      if I saved a million dollars I would live like a *_KING!!!_*
      th-cam.com/video/99fX-fGGn9I/w-d-xo.html

  • @louis9116
    @louis9116 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are so informative and helpful. One of the best channels on TH-cam!!

  • @kimchikoalaa714
    @kimchikoalaa714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +492

    Whaat? If engineers are saving only a grand a month, how is everyone else surviving

    • @pwh2998
      @pwh2998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Kimchi Koalaa because this is starting engineering pay. What you may be thinking about is the typical pay for a more experienced engineer which is around $120k. They’re obviously able to save much more, but the saving part doesn’t matter really at all, it’s just how much people spend that make them look wealthy or not. He was living in a studio apartment and going to restaurants most of the time which is a fairly lavish lifestyle for someone just getting out of college. Everyone else probably has lower expenses because they’ll have lower amount of rent, pay less in taxes, and choose to have lower expenses elsewhere to fit their budget. In the end, so long as you’re saving in your Roth IRA or other 401k/mutual fund, you can spend all the rest of the money you make, you don’t need to put anything into saving except have about 6 months of expenses put away in case something happens where you no longer have work. So don’t look at how much he’s saving, look at how much he’s spending and how much he could spend, it’s quite a lot for someone fresh out of college

    • @kimchikoalaa714
      @kimchikoalaa714 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      The asian side of me really makes me think a lot about savings instead of spendings. Good insights though

    • @albertomondy2964
      @albertomondy2964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      The median HOUSEHOLD (note NOT individual) income is about 52,000/yr. He is earning well above the average person. The average person in America is getting boned and can't save

    • @jorgebenitezsoldevilla1035
      @jorgebenitezsoldevilla1035 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And the average is more than most people win, since just a few win a lot and a lot win a few.

    • @adriansalek5846
      @adriansalek5846 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      California taxes

  • @cleanmachineautodetailing
    @cleanmachineautodetailing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Next time people ask me why I have nice things I’ll point them to this video. We have scarily similar situations. I was fortunate enough to work full time in college and graduated with 8k in debt. Fast forward to 27. Saved 30k loans paid off, house, wife, son and three motorcycles. It’s all about a budget and working your ass off.

  • @LanzaNation
    @LanzaNation 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the info man! This was very informative! I’m glad TH-cam suggested this.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got it! Thanks for the comment :)

  • @StewieStew820
    @StewieStew820 6 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Reasons why I want to leave California upon graduation...TAXES!

    • @vati90
      @vati90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Terrell Stewart me too

    • @faithyayi
      @faithyayi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Terrell Stewart wow that’s ironic bc I wanted to move to Cali after graduation (Texas tech)

    • @cesareborgia9259
      @cesareborgia9259 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah but the salary is higher here so you probably get the same effect even when you factor in cost of living.

    • @thejelliedpumpkin8976
      @thejelliedpumpkin8976 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Come to Georgia. The cost of living is very low, taxes are low, yet Atlanta still has tons of high paying jobs in the STEM fields

    • @fr0iler578
      @fr0iler578 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@faithyayi from Texas tech too, moved from California, cause Scholarships, although if I had money, would have honestly stayed over there

  • @KidusYohannes
    @KidusYohannes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty helpful, thanks for sharing dude.

  • @SalihSabir
    @SalihSabir 6 ปีที่แล้ว +634

    Freaking tax 😕

    • @MrMineHeads.
      @MrMineHeads. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Ali Lawal I wouldn't complain if he lived in a country with universal healthcare, but that tax is pretty high. Well, we need to keep those roads paved and those schools funded.
      Btw, you do get to save some money from taxes from deductions and tax returns.

    • @davidkippy101
      @davidkippy101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +114

      Taxation is theft

    • @Aentium
      @Aentium 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      david plotnik Taxation is contributing to society. Problem is, the us government spends a lot of it in the military, instead of better public education and universal healthcare.

    • @davidkippy101
      @davidkippy101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Ama-gi Contributing to society is donating to charity and working. Taxation is coercive.

    • @jmw1982blue
      @jmw1982blue 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      A contribution is when it is voluntary!

  • @joelcameronpillay9042
    @joelcameronpillay9042 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You So Much
    I was stressing alot
    But you've answered my question
    Thank You 👍🌟
    You got a new subscriber

  • @IH-mh9wv
    @IH-mh9wv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is so insightful and helpful, thank you

  • @Motobro699
    @Motobro699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm pretty late to this watching your videos have been really informative and encouraging I'm currently in the military at the moment thinking about starting a new chapter and go for my degree iv always had interest in mechanical engineering viewing this videos have helped alot keep up the good work

  • @eddiefreeman4553
    @eddiefreeman4553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video as always, was hoping you could make a video on engineering physics.

  • @jakethompson4962
    @jakethompson4962 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a very informative video.

  • @mohammeduddin4243
    @mohammeduddin4243 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Super helpful, thank you.

  • @maciurabeta6040
    @maciurabeta6040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New subscriber and in year 11 and im loving your vids. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the advice as well:)

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @NoorquackerInd
    @NoorquackerInd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Expectation for video: depressing
    Actual video: still depressing

  • @Letmespeakmymind
    @Letmespeakmymind 6 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    This is the kinda shit my parents should have taught me

    • @VejmR
      @VejmR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      '-'

    • @landongauger4751
      @landongauger4751 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This is the shit they need to be teaching in school!

    • @jehehe76tcixi
      @jehehe76tcixi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *have (that’s a very stupid mistake)

    • @nilaksh007
      @nilaksh007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Seems like they should **have** taught you grammar first

  • @YoutubeS12345
    @YoutubeS12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really helpful to me as I am looking to be a mechanical/automotive engineer thanks! :)

    • @alexisidro
      @alexisidro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Broadbent great choice! Can never go wrong with mech engineering

  • @AFMathandEngineering
    @AFMathandEngineering 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great breakdown, thanks!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the comment!

    • @AFMathandEngineering
      @AFMathandEngineering 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      No worries, enjoying the videos a lot, they're super crisp and informative. Cheers!

  • @LIMITLESS_RC
    @LIMITLESS_RC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m a firefighter and I make more....plus matching 2-1 up to 7% on retirement. Plus amazing medical benefits and everything else...but I want to be a mechanical engineer. Sounds cool AF. Tired of everyday at work thinking I’m going to die from some random HVAC or roof collapse or being covered in blood and throw up. Plus I want to work in the AC as opposed to 100 degree heat with high humidity in the summer

  • @squishypandaelephant
    @squishypandaelephant 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very informative, thank you.

  • @travisbates5539
    @travisbates5539 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice and honest video. Great job. Good point on making an emphasis on saving at the end!

  • @oniscarter2465
    @oniscarter2465 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information bro

  • @hvahidi7458
    @hvahidi7458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    man I'd escape from wherever you were living in! those taxes are insane!!!

  • @abrahamportillo2932
    @abrahamportillo2932 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hi, I was just wondering which college/university did you go to? Love the videos and they are definitely helping me towards making my decision thank you!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for the comment! And I went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo :)

    • @Wu-myth
      @Wu-myth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zachstar how expensive was it ?

  • @erickcortez1392
    @erickcortez1392 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative thank you very much

  • @davidchoy04
    @davidchoy04 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video and first!

  • @razen944
    @razen944 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Could you do a video explaining the engineering licensing exams or whatever they are called? I read on a University page that even if you have a Bachelor's or Master's you still need to do the test to get licensed. It might just be here in Canada though.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah at least from what I've seen in the U.S. many engineering majors don't need to take that licensing test, they can just get a bachelor's and go into the work force. One of the exceptions to that I know of is civil engineering. They all pretty much have to take the F.E. (fundamentals of engineering exam), and then later in their career they take a test to become a P.E. (professional engineer). I found an article that also said chemical, environmental, architectural, and mechanical engineers are encouraged/required to take it but I can't say much from experience. As an EE I was not required to take it and I personally didn't know anyone in my major who did.

    • @razen944
      @razen944 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MajorPrep Oh I see. Yea I want to go to college for Civil Engineering soon and was just wondering if all engineers had to take it. Thank you for such a quick and informative reply. Keep up the good work with your videos!

    • @josephweaver8545
      @josephweaver8545 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must take it in Canada after a certain amount of hours working

  • @chris-dd6uq
    @chris-dd6uq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    $150 car insurance? That's cheap compared to NYC. $225+ easily per month. Even with an older vehicle.

  • @Fai9aalTS
    @Fai9aalTS 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not seen a more underrated channel in youtube

  • @darkswamp6830
    @darkswamp6830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a excellent video. As awesome as usual. Can you make a video on petroluem enginnering. Thanks

  • @calebguidry3115
    @calebguidry3115 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Id never pay that much for a vehicle

    • @user-pn4py6vr4n
      @user-pn4py6vr4n 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I'd never pay that much for a phone bill. I pay $15 AUD/month, and that gives me unlimited texts, and more data and calling than I could ever use.

    • @shittymcrvids3119
      @shittymcrvids3119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, I paid 2,5k for mine

  • @Not_Sure_2505
    @Not_Sure_2505 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's all about where you live too. Cali may start you at 75-85k, but cost of living is right there with it. In the average US city it will be roughly 60k. Remember this is entry level, and most companies will have a promotion progression where its possible to be making 120k with just 10 years of experience. Keep in mind this will very from company to company and position to position. Just keep in mind you have opportunities to earn more. Also, the 120k is for the average city (not NYC or San Francisco), and that doesn't include management roles. From my experience, a direct manager can then earn another 30k on top of that. Another perspective is bonuses and per diem's given if you work on job sites. There is a ton of opportunity to grow in engineering. Dont get caught up on starting salaries. For example, pharmacists can start off at 110k after 8 years of schooling, however they rarely have the opportunity to increase the pay from there, more or less being stuck. Just some things to think about.

  • @sunnyvakkalanka2739
    @sunnyvakkalanka2739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always what i would be like after college (I'm in 9th grade lol). This video helps put into perspective some sense of money, thx for videos like this

  • @sarwanramlal2557
    @sarwanramlal2557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @mr.meeseeks6549
    @mr.meeseeks6549 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So what you're telling me is that I shouldn't go out of state to a university? 😭😭😭

  • @Newbport849
    @Newbport849 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    This video is the opposite of what I thought it would be.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Not sure if that's a good thing but I'll still say thank you haha.

  • @ethancavanagh6360
    @ethancavanagh6360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro I'm glad you're doing TH-cam. That debt and the state you're living in ruined your savings/yr. Makes me very thankful to be going to a cheap in-state school for mechanical. I want to move to Texas or Florida they pay around the same amount starting out and have 0% sales tax. If you had done something similar you would have been saving 30k+ a year your first year.

  • @johnpolen8449
    @johnpolen8449 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this channel

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      And it loves you :)

  • @rkhoja7
    @rkhoja7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an amazing video. Might I ask what are the specifics you had to do while working for the company you started with?

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! And I made an entire video on the specifics of that job. Here's the link. th-cam.com/video/0BS2TMLPyGw/w-d-xo.html
      There's also one about my internship if you just search it on the channel.

  • @cristianluna6908
    @cristianluna6908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    another good reason to live below your means.so you will have ore money.i think i want to live in a state with little to no income tax.but then that means the pay will probably be lower.

    • @rayxr
      @rayxr 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cristian Luna Not if you go to Texas. ☝ High salaries comparable to NY and Cali, but without any of the pervasive taxes. I recommend taking a look.

    • @TheUnrealMasterM
      @TheUnrealMasterM 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rayxr
      I second Texas. AZ has low cost of living too but landing a high salary is hard.

  • @namiseven8497
    @namiseven8497 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so as i am going to engineeeing major can you tell me is there any particular resources you used to get thru it im sure college was tough any advice helps

  • @extropiantranshuman
    @extropiantranshuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not goign to lie - it's an awesome video, even if I'm nitpicking the details. You did end up with some money at the end of the month, even with the expenses - so pretty cool way to go.

  • @dantefalls2156
    @dantefalls2156 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I fuckin love you, man....so much...

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @scab268
    @scab268 6 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    jesus man, im right out of high school joined the air force, im the lowest rank and still saving more money than you, 1200$ roughly a month. Though I do live very frugally, my car is worth 2 grand lol. I'm going to try to get an engineering degree though:D and the air force will pay for the degree:D

    • @Zeegoner
      @Zeegoner 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @rinalds1620
      @rinalds1620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are you doing right now?

    • @apsysspace6764
      @apsysspace6764 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Russia we have 10k/year salary btw

  • @shaquillemandy3088
    @shaquillemandy3088 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MajorPrep you are the best man. Please keep up the great videos. Very good informative TRUE information

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man! Really glad you liked it.

  • @josephs1493
    @josephs1493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    $80,000 a year in the US is approximately equivalent to £28,400 a year in the UK (based on both salaries being in the 60th percentile of their respective countries).

  • @balasundar7376
    @balasundar7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just got selected in my college campus company for 3.2 lakhs INR which is 4341.96 USD
    per year😞

    • @donglee0079
      @donglee0079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Welcome to india 🇮🇳
      Bro

    • @balasundar7376
      @balasundar7376 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why nobody cares about this comment

    • @finesse9892
      @finesse9892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whyyyy

    • @fromhl7619
      @fromhl7619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im sorry, but if you were borned Indian, you have are very unlucky to start with...

    • @yagnapatel3912
      @yagnapatel3912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fromhl7619 You could say the same thing about America if you compare it to Canada or the Nordic countries.

  • @jaimieritchie
    @jaimieritchie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    question: what type of engineer are/were you? I hear it makes quite a difference as far as pay is concerned.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Electrical

    • @soberanisfam1323
      @soberanisfam1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      which get paid more? arent EE some of the higher paid ones?

  • @evanevan967
    @evanevan967 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey man thank you for your information...i study in greece as an environmental engineer. How many years you did to graduate...here in greece i have to do 5 years to take the environmental engineer degree

  • @Big__Thicc
    @Big__Thicc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well since i'm going for an Engineer, I know what to expect now, so yeah, thanks :D..

  • @LordofTrollin
    @LordofTrollin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I want to become a structural engineer, is it a good choice? Are there high paying jobs like yours? Nice video btw, thank you for sharing your knowledge.😁

    • @alexisidro
      @alexisidro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      TrollinGod if you like it, then you should certainly look into it. Here’s a short article you can read
      www.raise.me/careers/architecture-and-engineering/civil-engineers/structural-engineers

  • @unluberkay
    @unluberkay 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    the bottom salary on your total expense calculation is wrong

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Berkay Ünlü lol you're right, no clue why I missed that. Should be the 3705 from above, but the savings and all that is still correct.

  • @Spectonimous
    @Spectonimous 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My starting salary once I graduate is $70,500 but I live down south on the east coast, so the taxes may be a little lower as well as the rate for rent. California is ridiculously expensive, so I didn't even think about applying for a job out west.

  • @jorgechidote
    @jorgechidote 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I had a quick question that after doing some research for my self and just finance-self-prep. I was just wondering because in the U.S. as of 2018, a salary of $38k - $82k would be of a 22%. So I am not sure how is it that you make $76K+ and get taxed 31.5%, that is insane man!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      California has about 11% state tax right now I believe.

  • @ahming123
    @ahming123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You starting pay insanely high. In Singapore, the starting pay for an engineer is only around 4k SGD

    • @finesse9892
      @finesse9892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come over here

    • @karhackkante6544
      @karhackkante6544 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And in my country you could have 250 USD if you're lucky enough or in most case no job

    • @hadhamalnam
      @hadhamalnam 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just converting the currency doesn't tell the whole story, you have to consider cost of living and the cost of getting a degree. In the US getting an engineering degree is far far more expensive that in other countries, hence the salary has to be high to compensate. I would say there are more job opportunities in the US but your expenses will be drastically higher.

  • @mrbam8
    @mrbam8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Each paycheck should have a line item break down of how the government spends tax dollars. If the average American knew that most of that 30% goes to the pointless military-industrial complex and tax breaks for the mega-rich, then things would change.

    • @davidornelas3326
      @davidornelas3326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      mrbam88 there is a reason why the richest counties are in the D.C area. Bureaucrats are committing theft with taxes. This is why I will always be for limited government.

    • @dominicstewart-guido7598
      @dominicstewart-guido7598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And here goes Trump as he recently raised the military budget close to $630 billion annually.

    • @libertyprime8964
      @libertyprime8964 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Drone, guess you’d rather us be beat out by Russia. Now on the other hand how are all the politicians net worths in the millions off of a less than 200k salary?

  • @fourfoure
    @fourfoure 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I just ask for what is the best engineering between civil, marine and chemical?

  • @omidge133
    @omidge133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome! I am in grade 10 and just a budget project. The career I chose is a mechanical engineer because I am very interested in how cars work.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's awesome! Hope the video helped you then.

    • @alexisidro
      @alexisidro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Diecast Cars can never go wrong with mechanical!

  • @TheTruthSeeker235
    @TheTruthSeeker235 5 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I am a licensed electrical engineer and by licensed i mean I passed the P.E. only people who have passed the P.E. can be called "engineers" in the state they practiced. I made my first 100k salary at the age of 23 ( i am 29 now). I now make closer to 200k but I bought rental property about 4 years ago that makes me money. I also live in a very low cost of living so 200k goes a loooong way. I own multiple cars and houses and take 2 vacations a year. My 401k is very healthy and I have a good amount of savings. My parents dropped out of high school and work minimum wage jobs (and they got a divorce when I was 9) so don't think I was handed anything, I just worked really hard to get where I am. I'm hoping I can retire at 40.

    • @mxsniper223
      @mxsniper223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      God bless u ❤ i wish to u the best !

    • @GUURL101
      @GUURL101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you work in the utilities industry?

    • @bks5493
      @bks5493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Will Tirad isn’t 40 a little too young. What will you do for the rest of your life

    • @dismaticx4583
      @dismaticx4583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You seem like a complete douchebag honestly.

    • @noface5175
      @noface5175 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok boy💪

  • @danieluvaydov9773
    @danieluvaydov9773 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Did You have a bachelors in EE or a masters? Because the starting salary can differ? Also did you take then Fundamentals of engineering exam ?

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bachelor's and yes it can make the starting salary differ. My boss told me they encourage people to get a master's and if you do you come back to a pay raise. And I did not take the F.E. exam. As an EE I realized I didn't really need to.

    • @danieluvaydov9773
      @danieluvaydov9773 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m also an EE student and your videos are very helpful. Maybe you can make a video about the difference between a M.Eng and MS. EE and were those degrees can take you. Also would you’re company have Stipend you some how if you went to grad school or would you have to pay on your own?

  • @bpark10001
    @bpark10001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had the benefit of co-op employment (4 year engineering degree becomes 5 years because of extra 1 year of co-op employment interwoven with school. Parents paid my college/room & board for the 1st 2 years (and planned on paying all) but upon starting co-op in 2nd year, I was able to pay all college tuition and room & board for the last 3 years.

  • @lameese9670
    @lameese9670 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The amount of money that goes into taxes is INSANE and Scary!

  • @-ksj-
    @-ksj- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Where did you go for college?

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      +Karandeep Singh cal poly slo!

    • @michaeltan9512
      @michaeltan9512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you. I heard that many companies are more likely to recruit students from cal poly instead of UCs (exclude UCB&UCLA). Wonder do you think this is true?

    • @michaeltan9512
      @michaeltan9512 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good for you. I heard that many companies are more likely to recruit students from cal poly instead of UCs (exclude UCB&UCLA). Wonder do you think this is true?

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I heard that a lot to and the reason people say that is because Cal Poly basically has a lab for every engineering class and you do a lot of hands on work plus get a lot of exposure to equipment used in industry. I can't say that it's definitely better to go there than lots of UC's, plus coming from Cal Poly people is probably pretty biased, but I definitely did hear that many times.

    • @tahsinasraf1219
      @tahsinasraf1219 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zachstar I am going to Cal Poly Pomona rn majoring in Civil Engineering. I will be interning for Edison this summer. Any advice? Also how was your senior projet experience?

  • @warrickjames7527
    @warrickjames7527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    GOD.....DAMN! no i know why poverty in America exist....that tax deduction is fucking insane.

  • @donovanvasquez5807
    @donovanvasquez5807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I make 27$ an hour in a warehouse and I don’t know if I really want to go back get my bachelors for what could be a small pay increase. But college would cost me only about 20k because my work covers a portion. Hmmm

  • @somajeviczki6688
    @somajeviczki6688 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone from a smaller/poorer country, these numbers are just unimaginable for me.

  • @sloththegammer1975
    @sloththegammer1975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn I’m so happy I’m in the military after seeing these expenses, free college, free food, free housing, shitttt lol

    • @lilliampumpernickle4655
      @lilliampumpernickle4655 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Sloth TheGammer , then again not every one who goes into the army makes it back alive. I'm not willing to take the chance

    • @Splinter4077
      @Splinter4077 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most people do, though. In fact, the worst part of the military is actually called "death by powerpoint." Real vets have nightmares about that shit.

    • @faithlesshound5621
      @faithlesshound5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lilliampumpernickle4655 Our perception of risk varies. I used to live 50 miles from work, and spent half of my commuting time driving at 70 mph. Some of my colleagues thought I was dicing with death every day (even the guy who rode a motorbike). I never saw it that way.

    • @GPMoneyMoves
      @GPMoneyMoves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lilliampumpernickle4655 a lot of people do, just don't join the infantry

  • @ToasterMeltdown
    @ToasterMeltdown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Meanwhile everyone in Germany and other European countries dreams about low tax rates like that.

    • @MrSwiss313
      @MrSwiss313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well kind of, in Switzerland the tax is roughly one monthly salary as a rule of thumb. And this is just the taxes itself, there are other expenses that add up, but it's never as bad as 30% as shown in this video. On the other hand, everything else is expensive af.

    • @dominicstewart-guido7598
      @dominicstewart-guido7598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Ken MacDonald Sure

    • @faithlesshound5621
      @faithlesshound5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Americans tell themselves they have the best education and health care in the world. Certainly they spend more, but their health outcomes are poor (even infant mortality) and their free schooling to age 18 gets them to the level other countries reach by 16.

  • @superkrystal98
    @superkrystal98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Coming to this video after recently receiving s job offer as an EE for $80k+.. just trying to see what i will be looking forward to lol

  • @Link2edition
    @Link2edition 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy mess, your apartment rent was the same as my house payment plus escrow on a 15 year mortgage.
    "Don't live in LA" is good financial advice.

  • @_hector__
    @_hector__ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Should of put a few dependents when doing taxes

  • @aiden359
    @aiden359 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just applied to cal poly last month for civil

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome! Hope you get in!

  • @matthewmelange
    @matthewmelange 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was your tax refund situation like?
    I think the year would also be helpful since there was a tax overhaul in 2017.
    And the tax bracket was 25% for $37,450 to $90,750 in 2015. I'm assuming you're including state income taxes which should've been an effective rate of 4.31%
    I'm assuming you paid $14,011.25 in federal income taxes which would've been an effective rate of 18.3%

    • @biggiecheez6879
      @biggiecheez6879 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very late but medicare and social security add like 10% so that's probably why the effective tax rate was so much higher than you calculated

  • @adriansmith6678
    @adriansmith6678 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What area are you located in? I'm in the pacific north west. I am curious to see what region you are in.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Located in los ángeles.

  • @thombakker2835
    @thombakker2835 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn my college in the netherlands is just 2000 euros a year😂

    • @hacker-7214
      @hacker-7214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Once u get a job see how much taxes u gojn to pay. Thats why college is cheap there

    • @thombakker2835
      @thombakker2835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@hacker-7214 im willing to pay money to see my country be well educated

    • @bhavrajpannu8211
      @bhavrajpannu8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GxthamSk yeah and in America you still pay a lot of taxes and get nothing lol. Atleast the people in his country are seeing the return on it while Americans have ridiculously expensive college, ridiculously expensive healthcare and basically if you leave your job you best hope you don’t get injured or ill otherwise you will spend your lifetime paying it off.

    • @faithlesshound5621
      @faithlesshound5621 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      California used to have free university education for its citizens: Governor Reagan put an end to that.

    • @evannibbe9375
      @evannibbe9375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Faithless Hound mostly since the university students did not share the same values as the people who voted him in, so there’s a bit of blame to pass around to other voters.

  • @wolfy7432
    @wolfy7432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Wow, even $900 is a lot to me. Guess I should have tried engineering...oh wait, they need tons of calculus right? Nevermind, calculus is way too confusing. Nice video though :) those taxes look like a pain though. :c

    • @djordjetrampa5041
      @djordjetrampa5041 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But it's just 2 years of hell, but really yes, if anyone want's to get into engineering only for money then no, don't get trough those hell years :)

    • @wolfy7432
      @wolfy7432 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Money is nice, but it would not be the main reason. I really just want to understand things better (or at least try to) because for so long I was ignorant about so many things when it came to science.

    • @Newbport849
      @Newbport849 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Calculus isn't that bad.
      Given that they study right, I'm convinced anyone could do it.

    • @alexprocel91
      @alexprocel91 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Calculus is easy compared to actual engineering classes

    • @buuuba7022
      @buuuba7022 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Djordje Trampa a Bachelor takes 3 to 3 1/2 years in Germany IF you pass every exam at the first try.
      This is a bachelor there is also the Master degree which roughly takes another 1 1/2 to 2 years depending on your college.
      So if you pass that as well you have a master degree after 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 years of studying.
      BUT WAIT there is more! If you want the Master Business Master (MBM) degree which basically is the highest possible engineering degree here you need to go to university for another year so you’re completely done after possibly 6 1/2 years and that takes into consideration that you need to pass all the exams first try.
      Some people take around 4-5 years to get the bachelor degree so yea there’s a reason why engineers earn shit ton of money and for working an average of 80 hours a week that’s a pretty low income if you ask me.
      (German btw so our system may or may not apply to your countries education)

  • @technobulls5668
    @technobulls5668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which engineering major did you do?

  • @jeff1571
    @jeff1571 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is already a lot here in Philippines, and I'm worried that I'm not going to earn those numbers here in my country lmao

  • @frankeinstein719
    @frankeinstein719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    What kind of engineer are you and how long have you been an engineer?

    • @MrMineHeads.
      @MrMineHeads. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Frank Einstein he's electrical, and has more details in another one of his videos.

    • @frankeinstein719
      @frankeinstein719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ah ok, thank you!

    • @ThapeloMKT
      @ThapeloMKT 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also how old is he

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      At the time of writing this I'm 24 years old but I turn 25 tomorrow :)

    • @frankeinstein719
      @frankeinstein719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, I'm 24 too!

  • @rahilsanghavi9347
    @rahilsanghavi9347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey man I'm from India and I'm pretty sure relative to here 76000 dollar a year starting out as an engineer is pretty big...I'd love if you could make a video about how you got the said job, the interviews, the technical knowledge required, etc. Great content by the way cheers😁✌️

  • @lethaldonkey
    @lethaldonkey 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know what the problem is but I have my mechanical engineering degree and can’t even get an engineering position in my degree field. Very frustrating.

  • @lucasjunghans40
    @lucasjunghans40 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Germany you have to pay about 48% taxes for every Cent you make over 60k. So If you earn 61k/y you have to pay 48% for the 1k over the 60

  • @robin23200
    @robin23200 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What was your major?

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      electrical engineering

  • @fetachino
    @fetachino 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the income tax rate in California because in my state its 3.23% they take out of your paycheck and if that is true if i were to make 75,000 per year that mean I will have to pay about 2k something in taxes which doesnt add up because how come you pay 24,000 in taxes

  • @BOBMAN1980
    @BOBMAN1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    'Winner Advice' with the 401k:
    You're 401k can be withdrawn from/liquidated if you're looking to buy a house--either to apply to the down payment/payment, or even to any of the miscellaneous expenses that come along before you head to close.
    Mortgage is cheaper than rent typically, especially if you knocked enough off the principal at the getgo.
    Then you can apply those savings to your retirement.
    You're welcome.

  • @damonsmith7661
    @damonsmith7661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Im from Texas..and I aint going no where!!

    • @carlocatalanvisuals144
      @carlocatalanvisuals144 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much do they take out in taxes

    • @thomas9152
      @thomas9152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@carlocatalanvisuals144 texas doesn't have state income taxes, but they do have high property taxes

  • @BuhnanaFone
    @BuhnanaFone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Funny I live with my parents and I earn the exact same base salary with 8% bonus annual.. so around 82k. After tax, resp(canadian Roth ira) and stock purchase program, I make just about $3850/mo.
    1000 to parents to help with mortgage on 2 houses
    375 student loan
    60 phone
    35 gym
    247 car insurance
    250 gas
    0 car payment its paid off
    .. I should in theory have $2000 for having fun and savings... I spend around 1k for stupid things and the rest 1k goes towards stocks. I need to cut my fun

    • @alexisidro
      @alexisidro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amateur Gamer increase your income instead!

    • @GUURL101
      @GUURL101 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like a dream man lol

    • @devinotero1798
      @devinotero1798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go into real estate

  • @angelvasquez5066
    @angelvasquez5066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always save 25-30% of my pay. Yes I do live with my parents still and pay half of bills and taxes. I probably save like $15,000 a year.

  • @whatwhat8524
    @whatwhat8524 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would suggest to minimize as much student loan debt as possible. Go to your in state Universities.

  • @adrianalonso489
    @adrianalonso489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damns that’s crazy he’s an engineer and has a starting salary of 76k in LA I’m a private security in Santa Clara and my salary is 70k and that’s without a college degree 📜