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Ask HN: How much do developers earn in Europe?

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Re: Ask HN: How much do developers earn in Europe?

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Does not include Switzerland. Also, what about bonuses and stock (options) which often make sizable portion of income?

Options are not income and are worthless unless it’s a public company or there is a liquidity event. Considering options as a part of income is the same as if your company paid you in lottery tickets.

Re: Ask HN: How much do developers earn in Europe?

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Interesting definition of Europe that includes UK but doesn't include Serbia not to mention Russia.

Serbia, sure, UK definitely, but Russia?

Half of Russia's landmass(and almost all of its capital cities) is firmly in Europe, so why not?

Re: Ask HN: How much do developers earn in Europe?

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post #9

Does not include Switzerland. Also, what about bonuses and stock (options) which often make sizable portion of income?

Options are not income and are worthless unless it’s a public company or there is a liquidity event. Considering options as a part of income is the same as if your company paid you in lottery tickets.

Tax codes agree and defer the actual taxation to the time you execute the options - then they become income.
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