CodePython
CodePython
Sage

UK or India

I'm an SDET 3 with 9yrs of experience and working in London for the last 3 years. I've got an opportunity to change my employer which is offering a £72k package. Also, I have an offer of 28L in Bangalore city and I'm sure I can get at least a bit more than this (around 32-33L)

I have a wife and a small kid and wife is also having a job here in London.

Has anyone gone through the same and can suggest

17mo ago
jake_peralta_B99
jake_peralta_B99
Freelancer17mo

28L for SDET3 seems quite low ball offer in terms of Base Pay! Even 33L is less. That's a range which is paid to SDE2 in general.

CodePython
CodePython
Sage17mo

What's the average range for SDET3 in India specially Bangalore?

TheOatmeal
TheOatmeal
Stealth17mo

Depends on which company. Good companies are paying 40+

EarthDragon
EarthDragon
Stealth17mo

UK 72k is better.

CodePython
CodePython
Sage17mo

Any specific reason?

EveryDrake84
EveryDrake84
Apertum Online17mo

I feel 72k pounds is too low for a family in UK if you are staying in metropolitan areas.

CodePython
CodePython
Sage17mo

What should be an ideal household income for London (maybe for a family of 4)? I would like to know this to set up my goals if it's the UK.

EveryDrake84
EveryDrake84
Apertum Online17mo

I haven’t lived in UK, so can’t comment about details. However I have quite a few friends and family members who are making more. Few of them are bachelors even. Of course different people have different lifestyles. From what I understand, a couple living in London can cost you 3.5-4K per month including rent for a decent/good lifestyle. I guess there’s income tax that needs to be considered as well.

BleakBoom3
BleakBoom3
Apple17mo

Stop polluting and filth in white countries and get back to India

CodePython
CodePython
Sage17mo

Thank you for your advice

Billions
Billions
Stealth17mo

Have lived in London for studies and currently working in BLR. IMO, maybe consider UK as a better option - children’s education & network that s(he) will build+ living standards. Money wise you may be equal but if there’s any other reason beyond this than maybe consider living in UK.

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