Juniors enter the firm. They complain they have “low wages”. Then they also complain that their earnings are “not stable”……but others are earning HUUUGE dollars.
Please note – as we improve in our firm, we are always looking towards better pay. But better pay can only come with better skills. And more innovation for the benefit of clients.
Bonuses
- Biggest bonus we’ve ever paid in one month to one senior guy was about $6000. Which is a huge, huge bonus. For one month. Add on the wages to that. That’s not bad.
Wages
- Top TLs earn anywhere between 1.7 – 2.6 lakhs per month.
- Then EBs and bonuses come on top of that.
But why am I not earning that much?
- It is because you don’t know (much), if at all anything.
- If you KNOW – then CLIENTS will pay you for your knowledge.
- If you don’t know then clients will not pay for mistake and ignorance.
- Clients hire us to help make THEM money.
How can I earn more?
- Learn. If i ask you to read a memo – read it and learn it. Don’t pretend you read it, and then lie to cover up your ignorance.
- Learn the standards: we have standards available. Learn them. Read them.
- Read Tek1 Memos: We write memos so you can learn and improve.
- Follow TL instructions: a great way of learning.
For Bonus Points:
- Publish what you learn: Every time you learn something that is useful – help other people learn by publishing your learnings on our blog!
- Publish tutorial videos on Loom: this helps our staff internally and builds confidence with clients.
- Publish a portfolio of your work: Firstly for your own benefit, and also for clients who will hire you, after seeing your work.
- And if nothing else – you can use your online presence to BID UP offers from other firms if you want to leave.
How to maintain a low wage for life:
- Don’t bother learning.
- Don’t read standards.
- Make mistakes, destroy your clients and and apologise and say: “i will take care next time” without actually changing anything.
- Rather than learning and improving at Tek1 – simply jump from job to job every 12 months for higher increments. That is a strategy that will work in the short run, but probably may not be the best in the long run. Because wherever you go – people will pay you only for what you know.
- Hurt your clients with mediocre work.
We will rapidly increase your bonuses / billables if you rapidly learn: We’ve done this with at least two guys. I can’t name them publicly.
June 2026 – Top Bonuses for Juniors
Employee A:
- Join date: 11/12/2023
- EB and Bonus for June 26: 31454.40
- Not bad for someone with under 3 years experience.
Employee B:
- Join Date: 11/08/2025
- EB and Bonus for June 26: 19842.48
- Not bad for someone under 3 years.
June 2026 – Top Gross Take Home for Juniors
Employee C:
- Join Date: 11/08/2025
- Gross Take Home: 60842
- Not bad for someone under 3 years.
Employee D:
- Join Date: 01/06/2023
- Gross Take Home: 45930
- Not bad for someone under 3 years.
This is just a random month. Some months may be higher. Some lower.
Consistency
The best way to have a consistent income is to do consistently great work. There is no other way.
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