Because EU tech companies are not really comparable to SV companies, capital is not that easily available just for the sake of growth. I guess there is a signif

Because EU tech companies are not really comparable to SV companies, capital is not that easily available just for the sake of growth. I guess there is a significant difference in business mindset. SV companies are in the game since the 70s. There are simply much more well funded companies in the US, desperate to find good candidates, thus driving up salaries. What's also interesting to consider is that developers here seems to be fine with earning close to non tech jobs employees. You can do really well in many industry sectors. As a bus driver in Germany you can earn $31,435 which already buys you an ok level of living.