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2x-3x is excessive, and is changing. Anecdotally, the Amazon/Microsofts of the world pay "only" 30% less in Vancouver than they do in Seattle. I haven't confi
by deanCommie 10y ago
2x-3x is excessive, and is changing.
Anecdotally, the Amazon/Microsofts of the world pay "only" 30% less in Vancouver than they do in Seattle. I haven't confirmed but supposedly Salesforce no longer discounts.
And despite what the local fear-mongering suggests, these companies aren't just using Vancouver as an H1B parking lot - they are establishing real centers of excellence and hiring plenty of local talent.
All this to say is salaries take a long time to adjust, but local companies will learn they will need to pay more to compete.
- whitecat 10y agoI think 2x-3x is not excessive at all. The exchange rate is ~1.30 CAD to 1 USD. I work at UBC and most software developers graduating here are in the $60k range. Taxes are worse for Americans as you have to pay both US and CAD taxes if you make over $100k.
- spoonie 10y agoDue to the tax treaty between Canada and the US you'll get tax credits in the US for Canadian taxes paid that would offset the US taxes in most cases.