I'm a salaried 7th Level JR, (a "tech-7" non-supvr is a GREAT classification).....but there's all kinds of pay ranges within that level depending on ones job classification....
You must've been hourly?? Salaried levels start at 4 and go up to 8,..after that you're considered "unclassified" and those folks are senior managers. I'm as high as I can go and not be in mgt.....i don't want to be a mgr either...too much stress and I'm not a good enough liar to be in charge of people's careers!!..LOL
Besides,....with my freelance and AP deal,..I make as much or more $$$ as most mgr's here and I can go home at 230pm and I don't have to kiss any hiney!!