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The reason US developers are paid more is because US startups are much more successful. As to why they are so much more successful is a different question.
by MrBuddyCasino 5y ago
The reason US developers are paid more is because US startups are much more successful. As to why they are so much more successful is a different question.
- kazen44 5y agoAlso, the US dollar being the defacto reserve currency and it currently being incredibly cheap helps quite a lot. The US is basically the only country being able to borrow directly against natural resources (which it has plenty off, especially compared to the EU).
- b20000 5y agoThey are paid more, because the US is a much more expensive place to live (at least in California).
- MrBuddyCasino 5y agoThis is circular logic. The US is more expensive because it has higher median wages. Its not like its a remote island with a few hundred people which would make logistics difficult.
- b20000 5y agoThat is right. FAANGs make more money, pay people more, real estate investors raise cost of housing, people have to pay more, so fangs need to pay more, etc etc.