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COL is ~1k per bedroom in zone 2/3. I'd say average compensation for "serious" IT positions is 50-70k, you can get to about 150k if you work for a hedge fund or

COL is ~1k per bedroom in zone 2/3. I'd say average compensation for "serious" IT positions is 50-70k, you can get to about 150k if you work for a hedge fund or in senior positions at large corporations, after that it's very difficult. So yes, obviously less desirable than making 400k in SF, but as far as Europe goes it doesn't get much better anywhere else.

klipt 5y ago
> as far as Europe goes it doesn't get much better Sure, I'm just saying that if you qualify for a highly skilled visa you can probably get one anywhere, so it's better to compare options before you put down roots and you're subject to sunk cost fallacy. A UK passport used to be a great asset but after Brexit I think the value has gone down significantly.
isatty 5y ago
Not exactly EU, but it does. Switzerland.
ptr 5y ago
That compensation is on par with Stockholm, and that's in Europe. With a lower COL.