It's a matter of luck, connections and your own experience. While 180k in Europe is certainly very high end, 150k is not unheard of while 100k is quite mainstre

It's a matter of luck, connections and your own experience. While 180k in Europe is certainly very high end, 150k is not unheard of while 100k is quite mainstream. I know that official statistics show lower numbers but I speak from my own experience knowing how much my peers make. There's certainly a gap between what companies show on the job ads and what they are really willing to pay for good candidates. As pointed out in other comments, you get around 1 month of vacation. It is often possible to negotiate more vacation days in favor of lower salary or perhaps request a remote work. There's a lot of flexibility.