How I Spend My $43,000 Monthly Salary as a Web Developer and YouTuber

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Komentáře • 176

  • @RealChrisSean
    @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +10

    Check out my new podcast! :)
    czcams.com/channels/pjgHsxdjTSn79fMvsfrJpA.html

  • @TypeErrorDev
    @TypeErrorDev Před rokem +72

    Bro, thank you for being so transparent with your career... It really helps us newer Devs see the goal we're trying to reach: Financial Independence

  • @SheWhoTechs
    @SheWhoTechs Před rokem +24

    That you for that breakdown of the financial stuff. It is so amazing to have watch you go from a Jr. Developer starting a CZcams channel a few years ago, to now being such a huge success. Your journey is amazing. Great job!

  • @coltonblue
    @coltonblue Před rokem +7

    Would you consider making a video breaking down your CZcams business? I’d love to learn what it takes to make it go (hours per week breakdown, monetization breakdown, your growth over time and lessons you’ve learned).
    Congrats on your success. Keep it up you’re doing great!

  • @guy_roh
    @guy_roh Před rokem

    Thank you so much for all of this and being so clear, honest concise and entertaining at the same time.
    Keep it up Chris !

  • @mithatercan
    @mithatercan Před rokem +8

    I've been following you since the beginning, and you've really motivated and encouraged me to start my own business. And I'll shortly be starting my own business. I appreciate you sharing your experience with us in order to motivate us. ✌Love from Turkey.

  • @awk3340
    @awk3340 Před rokem +1

    hey chris youre a great inspiration, love your content keep up the great work! i really look up to you! hoping maybe in 5 years ill be on your podcast 🥳

  • @modernmajestic7943
    @modernmajestic7943 Před rokem +14

    You're doing excellent Chris. It feels like you're paying too much in taxes though. Get with a tax accountant. your business could spend that money on advertising costs, lowering your taxable profits, but growing your channel/brand. and even hiring more people
    Last tip: for the cost of your grocery bill alone you can afford food delivery service, for like $300-500/month, and get fresh meals prepped and delivered to your place weekly. That will free up time to not cook/clean dishes or even grocery shop.
    #staywinning!

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +6

      Thanks for the advice bud. I’m meeting with an accountant this week.

  • @johnambrose5395
    @johnambrose5395 Před rokem

    Great video, Chris! I’m a senior dev also located in Las Vegas (southern highlands area). Been watching for awhile. Love the content and transparency.

  • @Geomaverick124
    @Geomaverick124 Před rokem +1

    proud and happy for you bro. I have been watching since the beginning...keep up the great work

  • @AstonJay
    @AstonJay Před rokem +4

    Dude! Thanks for the breakdown of expenses and taxes. It really shows you that even if people earn "huge sums of money" it doesn't actually mean that it's a lot of money... So much is just "wasted" for a lack of better words on taxes alone! And we are going to spend in areas to help immediate family (if you are a decent person 😅) and this eats away quickly too.
    You are an inspiration my guy! I'm self-studying for a Web Dev too at the moment💪

  • @codingsections
    @codingsections Před rokem +10

    I watch your channel since the very beginning and Im very happy you achieved all of this, you deserve it my friend :)

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      🙏

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the support since the beginning :)

    • @codingsections
      @codingsections Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean thanks a lot youre an inspiration (even if Im no longer able to post videos often haha)

  • @mixed7991
    @mixed7991 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing

  • @Jorsten
    @Jorsten Před rokem

    I appreciate your honesty, and would love to hear more about your business model. I'm not surprised you're making this much due to your charisma and personality.

  • @trumpan.z
    @trumpan.z Před rokem

    I just started on zero to mastery cause of your Channel. Thanks for the motivation! I thought you lived somewhere else but if your in vegas, hope to see you around 🤘🏽

  • @JordantheComputerScientist

    Goals. Congratulations man that amount in one month is an amazing milestone!

  • @sahalmohamed6638
    @sahalmohamed6638 Před rokem

    Man your such an inspiration bro your the reason I’m doing coding love your videos

  • @Lowe-Tech
    @Lowe-Tech Před rokem +1

    Dang Chris!! You have done a great job with your channel! One of the reasons I got into this field is because of you!

  • @mon0tony
    @mon0tony Před rokem

    Bro I found your channel few months ago and I've been steadily watching all of your videos, from California or wherever else. That's amazing you live in Las Vegas now, that's my hometown, born and raised. I am working so hard at 41 years old. I am putting everything into learning front end, every free moment I have is dedicated to code and education. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

  • @LeonardoCarreraBaude
    @LeonardoCarreraBaude Před rokem

    Congrats!!! Now to keep the growth rhythm!! :)

  • @chiekenwanna-nzewunwa1773

    1st to Comment…Chris you are an inspiration. Keep it up. 👍🏾

  • @vision7023
    @vision7023 Před rokem

    What’s up Chris I’m a Vegas local would love to get some of your knowledge, love the channel btw!!

  • @rossgoodnight7790
    @rossgoodnight7790 Před rokem

    Thanks for being so open about how much the earnings potential can actually be. I know that money isn't everything, can't buy everything either, but there's nothing wrong with making a lot of money either. I know there's a lot of people who would get jealous and stuff about how much money we make, that's a lesson I've learned myself when I went from making $15/hr to $17/hr and my coworkers got jealous, which isn't a lot lol. That being said, I am happy for you and I believe we should all motivate each other to keep bettering themselves. Keep up the good work man!

  • @andreim6342
    @andreim6342 Před rokem

    The quality of these videos are great!

  • @collassic
    @collassic Před rokem

    This is Awesome, Thanks for being so Genuine 👍🏿🤑

  • @joe4175
    @joe4175 Před rokem

    Hi Chris should I learn web design (Figma, photoshop, adobe xd, sketch ) + web development (HTML, CSS. javascript) to work as a web developer? as a web developer are you designing a website, Chris?

  • @josuensumba4199
    @josuensumba4199 Před rokem +2

    keep grinding Chris!

  • @Danteburnett
    @Danteburnett Před rokem

    Hey Chris, dope video man! At your developer job are you w-2 or 1099?

  • @stoochi
    @stoochi Před rokem +1

    Congratulations chris you deserve it! I'm from France and I'm working to get there one day!

  • @pintaridergaming
    @pintaridergaming Před rokem

    Man you're an inspiration, currently love my web dev job making about 70k but being in cali you know thats not a lot and aspiring to grow bigger just like you

  • @patriotlightning7791
    @patriotlightning7791 Před rokem

    So happy for you bro. ♥

  • @cristianadamyt
    @cristianadamyt Před rokem +7

    If you make around 43k per month, why not buy a house? I understand that you might need to relocate for new job opportunities in the future, but you are spending almost 1k per month on your parents' rent... why not get a mortgage and buy a house in their city? I really think you could end up having much bigger profits with a few adjustments to your spending plan. But anyway this is a great achievement, congrats!

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +7

      I’ll buy a house after I’m married. I’m in no rush to buy a house atm.

    • @awk3340
      @awk3340 Před rokem +2

      if you listen to his podcasts on spotify i believe he spoke about why hes renting at the moment and how he lowkey regrets it bc its so expensive but i think i remember him stating that he is in no rush and how hes living a little cheaply because he sold his porche

  • @vincentstuart8664
    @vincentstuart8664 Před rokem

    When I'm a developer I'm buying one of them hoodies, your merchandise is top tier

  • @Url_jay
    @Url_jay Před rokem

    i should move to US lol... nice dogs... Great Video Chris Sean...I like how u clear about your finaces as a tech professional

  • @jessicaleon1028
    @jessicaleon1028 Před rokem

    I like your shirt 😆!

  • @arduinodev6941
    @arduinodev6941 Před rokem

    I am watching your channel since I was a junior developer until now a mid software developer FROM PHILIPPINES.

  • @zubair2725
    @zubair2725 Před rokem +1

    My old 18 i am learning codeing which age i going to work the company can reply

  • @stevefox646
    @stevefox646 Před rokem

    Good Luck and Take Care of yourself. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

  • @nxkcnckcnkcxn6227
    @nxkcnckcnkcxn6227 Před rokem

    I am fu**ing crazy for the content just like this, life stile and management and......

  • @workbandline7927
    @workbandline7927 Před rokem

    great job bro

  • @PhillipLibanan
    @PhillipLibanan Před rokem +1

    I just moved from Las Vegas to the Philippines. Everything here is so much cheaper. Housing and rent prices in Vegas is too high and the weather is so hot. You should invest in real estate here in the Philippines. I want to know how to make money with just a laptop. I am about to buy a Macbook Air M2 i will trade in my iPad Air 5. So I can start coding & Copywriting. How do I apply for job opportunities?

  • @syberpunk
    @syberpunk Před rokem +2

    10:35 At least you don’t have to pay state income tax in Nevada, on a $60K salary in California I’m near a 10% tax rate

  • @CharlieAligaen
    @CharlieAligaen Před rokem

    Good Stuff. It's very important to be financially literate and to know your cashflow.

  • @toddboothbee1361
    @toddboothbee1361 Před rokem

    Could you save more and earn less /work less? Do you pay an accountant or financial planner? Cheers!

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      I could but it's not just about the money. I am having so much fun doing this. I have an accountant but looking for someone that specializes on YT.

  • @LilyEvans1996
    @LilyEvans1996 Před rokem

    What about savings? And retirement accounts?

  • @jhona1429
    @jhona1429 Před rokem +1

    Just wondering, why not pay off your car? Paying interests is a waste of money.

  • @fuegozaay
    @fuegozaay Před rokem

    Bro you live in Vegas? Dang that’s dope! I live up by downtown summerlin

  • @bishopshawiii7292
    @bishopshawiii7292 Před rokem +1

    Are you investing in stocks or anything?

  • @chioooj3966
    @chioooj3966 Před rokem

    Omg im new in Tech in a bootcamp now and I live in Vegas too!

  • @bekttf
    @bekttf Před rokem

    @Chris Sean you give hope...You have left over more than I make in a year on disablity...I will be a SWE...

  • @lillyinthefield2787
    @lillyinthefield2787 Před rokem

    Shout out from NYC 🤙🏾

  • @arsalan8746
    @arsalan8746 Před rokem

    Bro should I go to college or be a self taught programmer is it possible and is it worth plz lmk brother thanks 😊

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      How old are you? That can help determine what you need to do.

    • @arsalan8746
      @arsalan8746 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean iam 24 brother plz guide me should I self learn or do I need a degree plz lmk brother thank you 🙏

  • @tregalloway
    @tregalloway Před rokem +5

    First off thanks for making this video in general, know it has to be uncomfortable putting your finances out there 🙏🏾

  • @eduardocod8924
    @eduardocod8924 Před rokem +1

    At What age you started coding ?

  • @leemantech5110
    @leemantech5110 Před rokem +2

    Now this is what we call Happiness 😂😂😂wish to be like you Mr Chris

  • @stefanintech
    @stefanintech Před rokem +1

    Holy moly the food bill! Can pay for meal prep service. Software Engineer money! You deserve it!

  • @temynator
    @temynator Před rokem +2

    Now I'm actually learning Python 🐍👨‍💻🐍 after 3 years that I tried learning HTML and CSS!!

    • @temynator
      @temynator Před rokem

      You actually have helped me out to start the code journey!! 😃👍

  • @mrcrush3r534
    @mrcrush3r534 Před rokem +1

    how do you enjoy life if you work 16 hours aday?
    I work around 11 hours and then I sleep, literally no time to do anything, and I get minimum wage cuz im in a 3rd world country, so how do you manage to enjoy your life?

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      Because I actually love what I do. It doesn’t feel like work at all.
      It’s like asking someone how can they watch tv or game 12-18 hrs per day. It’s because it doesn’t feel like work. It’s fun. :)

    • @mrcrush3r534
      @mrcrush3r534 Před rokem +4

      @@RealChrisSean I aspire to be like you even though I am in Syria-Damascus, probably the worst place to live in in the modern history.. but hopefully one day I can become like you, I have learnt HTML and I am now in the middle of CSS, I work and study and I suffer mental illnesses due to the war and the stuff I saw, and I have epilipsy, but I am getting better and more ambitious, It has been a long time since I ever had fun or felt like I am enjoying life, so that is why I asked you that question, and I am 17 years old, you are one of my role models, thank you very much for the content.

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      @@mrcrush3r534 I’m sorry bud. We don’t have a choice with where or when we’re born. But we were all given the choice to live life once. I can only imagine how hard it is there. Keep your head up. Keep trying new things. Do whatever it takes survive each day.
      Look at small wins every week if not every month. Don’t give up whatever it is. Wether if it’s in tech or not… keep going.

    • @mrcrush3r534
      @mrcrush3r534 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean You're a humble good man, I appreciate the words,may God bless you and reward you more in this life and the hereafter.

  • @kamillastarr
    @kamillastarr Před rokem

    I can't wait till I graduate college with my software engineering degree so I can finally get into tech and build my business from scratch ... I wanna live lavishly asshell and take care of my family

  • @minjagaso
    @minjagaso Před rokem

    Hey brother, if you have one of the Verizon unlimited plans Disney+ should be free from there which will save you $10.

  • @mahmoodulhassan4015
    @mahmoodulhassan4015 Před rokem

    Dude, all well and good. You need to creat that tax right off better. Hope your accountant is telling you how to plan better as get better tax break. Otherwise IRS is there to rap the middle income. If he is not giving you better info, change the CPA.

  • @IcyDNA
    @IcyDNA Před rokem

    Why don’t you purchase a home with that salary?

  • @temynator
    @temynator Před rokem +2

    6:41
    Wait, wait, wait!!
    16-18 hours a day!!??
    🤔🤔🤔🤔😳😳😳😳😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

  • @jasonwill5949
    @jasonwill5949 Před rokem +1

    Why wouldn’t you pay off your car if you made that much? Also like most new business owners you realize what actually is your biggest expense now and find ways to eliminate it. Mastering finance is next

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      I don’t need my business income so invest all of it back into YT.
      I never tried to turn my YT into a business. Only recent (2 months ago). I’ll pay off my car in cash in a few months.
      For me it’s all about investing into what will save me time and help me create the best content possible. Than everyone else will follow.

    • @jasonwill5949
      @jasonwill5949 Před rokem +1

      @@RealChrisSean when you listed out your expenses do you still not realize what your real biggest expense is? Most people get tripped out because they think they have to pay this and don’t see it as an expense … if you understand what I mean

  • @nxkcnckcnkcxn6227
    @nxkcnckcnkcxn6227 Před rokem

    I'll save that

  • @ByronWatts
    @ByronWatts Před rokem

    Definition of need

  • @VandaleCallender
    @VandaleCallender Před rokem

    Interesting sponsor . Reminds me of blockchain (NFT’s) tbh

  • @TubularAnimator
    @TubularAnimator Před rokem

    I really enjoyed watching this while I ate some bbq chips.

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      Not potatoes chips? :(

    • @TubularAnimator
      @TubularAnimator Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean Idk how you knew lol, but yeah, they're called HIPPEAS (made with chickpeas).
      My first time trying them today. They're super good. :-)

  • @blaketobias8187
    @blaketobias8187 Před rokem

    I pay 2k for a 2br 2b apartment in Vegas, you definitely got a good deal on that house.

  • @AzGoat
    @AzGoat Před rokem

    Pet insurance is so worth it

  • @tsubimekdeinmansubimekdein3898

    43000 before tax right ?

  • @bboylorettoEight08
    @bboylorettoEight08 Před rokem

    Yo that’s a dope monthly salary bro,you hiring interns ?

  • @AsakuraAvan
    @AsakuraAvan Před rokem

    lol expensive 220 insurance, laughing in canadian insurance

  • @adrianford468
    @adrianford468 Před rokem

    Yeah I’m thinking a Honda Type -R

  • @idfk2873
    @idfk2873 Před rokem

    it's your money.... so whatever you do with your money there is nobody to tell you anything

  • @joshuamichael1381
    @joshuamichael1381 Před rokem +1

    Woow Christ that's a lot of money, I wish to be like you some day🥺

    • @ALee-Acting-TV
      @ALee-Acting-TV Před rokem +2

      Chris puts out these videos so we can learn and go even further than him... He's showing us what's possible out here . Be inspired and let's make it happen!!

    • @joshuamichael1381
      @joshuamichael1381 Před rokem +1

      @@ALee-Acting-TV that's true

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +4

      100%. Took me 6 years to get here. I want y’all to get there even sooner.

    • @Able388
      @Able388 Před rokem +2

      I make 2 million a month

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      🫣

  • @christianangelomsulit3759

    $43k hard-working dev 🤑

  • @lored6811
    @lored6811 Před rokem +4

    I mean it's your money so do whatever you want but still this is a slap in the face for basically anyone else, it's insane how wealthy people justify their spendings.

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +2

      What part?

    • @lored6811
      @lored6811 Před rokem +1

      @@RealChrisSean1000$ a month eating out which is over 30$ a day, leasing a car for 1000$, energy cost of 400$ (An 8 people family could live off of that, at least we do)
      But again, your money.

    • @RA-xx4mz
      @RA-xx4mz Před rokem

      The bulk was business expenses. The only extravagant items were the dogs and the Porsche. 🤷‍♀️

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      My dogs are so freaking expensive lol.

  • @laligagging
    @laligagging Před rokem

    I was pretty sure you had a tesla. Seems like the tech you would buy lol

  • @chef_rg.2
    @chef_rg.2 Před rokem

    Joined discord..... But it said I need my phone number to verify... Just wondering why??? Thanks

  • @Adam-br9pz
    @Adam-br9pz Před rokem

    That's awesome! I'm really in need of 3k for my school tuition

  • @joe4175
    @joe4175 Před rokem

    ♥♥♥ I'm A Proud College Dropout ♥♥♥

  • @itsreason3238
    @itsreason3238 Před rokem

    157,000 views in the past month. How are you making this much money?

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      Brand deals

    • @mateowang33
      @mateowang33 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean how many subscribers do you suggest one should have before pursuing brand deals?

  • @UberEverywhereSKRT
    @UberEverywhereSKRT Před rokem

    ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @gizmo7365
    @gizmo7365 Před rokem

    Make the Philippines great

  • @therealPDOT86
    @therealPDOT86 Před rokem

    Ok in this market you made money on the Porsche admit it

  • @jermainemyrn19
    @jermainemyrn19 Před rokem +1

    Wtf you make that much in a month! You have no worries

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +2

      I do. Fortunately nothing financially related.

    • @jermainemyrn19
      @jermainemyrn19 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean That's the most important lol most of your income comes from CZcams or the devops job?

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      I make more from YT than tech. I can only imagine how much more when I hit 200k subs lol

    • @jermainemyrn19
      @jermainemyrn19 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean damn! And you don't sell courses or anything? Once you hit 200k, that's going to be stupid money. You are rich rich in my eyes lol

  • @jenibo
    @jenibo Před rokem

    Just a fellow Christian rolling through. Ima leave this here and roll out……..”Tithes and offering” ………….

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      I honestly don’t attend church anymore and not giving a church $4,300/m even if I did.
      But even if I did, should I even be telling the world how much I give to my church?

  • @Bobtheslob410
    @Bobtheslob410 Před rokem

    You're 34 and I'm just leaning to code at 34 . . . /=

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +2

      My manager learned at 37. He’s 43 and makes 1 mil per year now

  • @niccodev7704
    @niccodev7704 Před rokem

    wtf that's my yearly salary as a web dev 😥

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +4

      I used to make 45k as a dev. In time bud.

    • @niccodev7704
      @niccodev7704 Před rokem +2

      @@RealChrisSean well that's encouraging! Constantly working on my skills, I'll get at a more satisfactory level one day! Thank you! 😀

  • @triplecidealistcisco4722

    Taxes though 🥵

  • @bilalblah2865
    @bilalblah2865 Před rokem

    you would have luxury for less in the uk

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      I believe that lol

    • @bilalblah2865
      @bilalblah2865 Před rokem

      @@RealChrisSean I mean it seriously, over here rent is 1.5k for a similar home and other utilities are cheap considering how much u are spending.

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem +1

      Oh no I genuinely believe you. Lol

  • @alexgarcia2034
    @alexgarcia2034 Před rokem

    I bet you $100 Graham Stephen Will make a video about your video.

    • @RealChrisSean
      @RealChrisSean  Před rokem

      I bet you $100 he won’t haha. I don’t think I share enough info on what I do with my money. 🫣

  • @sdhute
    @sdhute Před rokem

    Smart move to dump California just for tax reasons

  • @TheBlackSamurai254
    @TheBlackSamurai254 Před rokem

    aren't you married?