I think the issue is the false premise that programming is just one occupation akin to chain factory working the same everywhere for everyone. You cannot compar

I think the issue is the false premise that programming is just one occupation akin to chain factory working the same everywhere for everyone. You cannot compare a coder in an outsourced shop doing "plumbing" implementing some enterprise UML specification and engineers in the Silicon Valley that are pretty much defining the business in a close loop with product design. At that point why are we not comparing salaries of consultants, salespeople, or pretty much asking why are salaries lower in certain countries and why are not companies outsourcing all their positions there?