Unfortunately, this is the current range for salaried VFP Programmers/Analysts and also happens to be the reason why these positions are not being currently filled in Southern California. Eventually, the law of supply & demand will prevail.

Hourly rates for contractors are another story. And there are good government contractor contracts - I know, I have one.

One problem is that there are not enough experienced VFP programmers. Another problem is that there are are not enough experienced IT Managers that know how to deal with an experienced VFP Programmer/Analyst - they opt to pay less for those with less experience, that is to those who develop from specs with limited envolvement with design. But this is true wherever you go - not just Southern Cal.


>>Sr. Visual Fox Pro Programmer Analyst – Permanent Position
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>>Located in the South Bay area (Gardena, CA), an FAA repair/overhaul station.
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>>55K – 65K depending on experience.
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>This is why I don't want to work for any more government contractors. Is that all that someone's VFP experience is worth? What sort of home will that pay for in that area?
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>I know it isn't your fault, and that you're just passing it along.