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In Europe, it makes a lot less sense as developer salaries are likely half of that in the US. Even in western countries like Finland, Denmark, and Austria, mid
by throwaway13337 11y ago
In Europe, it makes a lot less sense as developer salaries are likely half of that in the US.
Even in western countries like Finland, Denmark, and Austria, mid-level developers and other technically inclined can expect to make 1500-4000euros/month. Compare that to US developer salaries and you can see why.
- seren 11y agoMost of the time there are more employer's contribution in Europe compared to US. Depending on the local law, you have to pay for social healthcare, retirement, jobless benefits... At the end of the day, the difference of cost for the employer is less than the difference in paycheck would make you believe.
- Avalaxy 11y agoThe numbers he mentioned are gross salaries, not net salaries. The things you mentioned are already paid by the difference (the highest income tax bracket here is 52%). You would expect the gross income to be much higher.
- jbergens 11y agoAnd at least some countries adds taxes to the salary that the companies has to pay.
- JCDenton2052 11y agoA FTSE 100 company I was working for has outsourced all their back end operations and is not stopping any time soon. 90% offshore, 10% onshore (legacy employees).
- pjmlp 11y agoYeah, but they do it nevertheless....