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Because many people responding seem to believe that there is no significant difference in salary between a barista and a doctor, here are some real numbers (mon
by nisse72 11y ago
Because many people responding seem to believe that there is no significant difference in salary between a barista and a doctor, here are some real numbers (monthly gross):
Barista:
http://en-sv.statsskuld.se/lonestatistik/for-Barista-523/ http://en-sv.statsskuld.se/lonestatistik/for-Barista-523/
GP:
http://en-sv.statsskuld.se/lonestatistik/for-Husl%C3%A4kare-159078/ http://en-sv.statsskuld.se/lonestatistik/for-Husl%C3%A4kare-...
The median barista is earning somewhat better than a living wage. The median GP earns 53% more than the barista, and can probably afford a small house in a nice area. Also note that the 90th percentile barista still earns less than the 10th percentile GP. Even Swedens high, progressive taxes do not fully compensate for this difference.
(edit: english language links)
- inflagranti 11y agoThat sounds about right (right in the sense as that probably how it is and right in the sense that IMHO that's a fair difference). Now would be really interesting to see the same numbers for the US and also have not just the salary but the take home pay after taxes.
- nisse72 11y agoMini tax table, for someone living in Stockholm (basic tax rates vary by local council): Gross: Net per month, SEK 15000: 12408 20000: 16080 25000: 19753 30000: 23424 35000: 26931 40000: 29827 45000: 32334 50000: 34842 55000: 37220 60000: 39374
- wlievens 11y agoIs that take-home pay after a taxes? Is the left column the gross wage, or the cost of employment to the employer? Eitherway in Belgium you'd keep barely half of that. Seems like the Swedes get the better deal.
- nwmcsween 11y agoThe wage for a GP in BC Canada is ~380,000...