This is more a function of the sector. Embedded just does not pay as much as web ATM. FAANG and FAANG-adjacent companies will pay way more than that for a seni

This is more a function of the sector. Embedded just does not pay as much as web ATM. FAANG and FAANG-adjacent companies will pay way more than that for a senior C++ developer in London (they will also pay more for a web developer). And of course there is the City. The actual salaries are unfortunately usually not advertised.