People Are Sharing Their Salaries, And I'm Genuinely Shocked At Some Of These

Published: Apr 3, 2026 11:16 AM • Updated: Apr 3, 2026 12:05 PM • Original source

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"Because of AI, the entire creative team was demolished..."

I'm an Associate Editor on BuzzFeed's Pop Culture team who spends my days fangirling over all my favorite TV shows and movies.

"In 2011, when I retired after nursing for over 20 years, my lowest case was up to $160 for the four hours, and I could buy my health insurance at 190% of the group rate. At that point, the hospital nurses were making up to $75/hour with full benefits, and I was at the bottom of the nursing profession."

—Anonymous, 60, male, San Francisco Bay Area

—Anonymous, 50, female, Western New York

Responses have been edited for length/clarity.