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pc86 on Aug 24, 2017 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: How much do developers earn in Europe?

> Because it usually comes with built-in social security and nationwide health insurance.

In what universe do companies offer a lower salary because the country offers a better social safety net?

taysic on Aug 25, 2017 [–]

This is typically the case because the taxes tend to be high in such countries - thus the company compensates by offering a lower salary.

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