Yes, if you live in Canada and work remotely for a US company.

In that case, you've likely already optimized for compensation, so it makes sense that it would be less of a factor in your next move.

US companies pay 2-3x as much at the top end (if you relocate, probably less for remote). With that kind of gap it's pretty hard for pay not to be a major factor.

What percentage of developers in Canada do you believe are making >= 150$/hour? People generally aren't that forthcoming with salaries but I'm not sure if I know anyone making >= 200k/year CAD. Am I in a bubble and should go job hunting?

Those jobs are out there. Depends on what area you're in and your level. Total comp.

Total comp it’s not that out it sight, $120k per year plus bonus plus pension can hit $200k at the right government outfit but $120k per year is $60 hr not $150

150/h is around 320k a year no? 200k a year is doable, even for Canadian companies

I thought Canadian houses were purely to be investment vehicles for foreign speculators. Canadians actually live in homes they own?

No, plenty of Canadian speculators as well.

Older ones I guess. According to Stats Canada over 6/10 families own their home.

I own my house in Canada (Vancouver area). I owned my house in Canada 20 years ago. Some of the younger people on my team can buy into this market because they've had the luck of working for a company that grew a lot and joining at the right time. Otherwise it's pretty tough. I got where I am over my very long career.

I work as a dev in Canada, for a Canadian company, and I own a house here.

I'm not making $150 an hour though.

I also don't live in Toronto, Vancouver, or Victoria.