Tech IndustryOct 8, 2019

Anyone moved from bay area to Australia ?

I am in an early stage of inteview, but hr partner would like to come up with some ballpark number. He gave a hint of 150-160k base + Superannuation. This position is for Sydney, but planning to commute from suburbs due to crazy apt rent. Any idea on how is cost of living and this salary range will be fit in if i stay in suburbs and commute to office ?

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Microsoft WordPPT Oct 8, 2019

Which company ? Atlassian ?

LinkedIn Fruck OP Oct 8, 2019

This is a consulting role with TCS

Microsoft WordPPT Oct 8, 2019

LinkedIn->TCS 🤔

LinkedIn Fruck OP Oct 8, 2019

I will pm you

Apple maori007 Oct 8, 2019

Its average Sydney salary. Cost of living is Sydney is similar to Bay Area

LinkedIn Fruck OP Oct 8, 2019

Do you know how superannuation works .. is it similar to 401k in US ?

Apple maori007 Oct 8, 2019

Yes its similar to 401k, 100% employer contribution, it’s usually 10% of Base salary

LinkedIn Fruck OP Oct 8, 2019

Agreed, but I will not stay in Sydney. It seems Healthcare and education is free and better than US

Apple maori007 Oct 8, 2019

Taxes are higher arnd 39%

Apple maori007 Oct 8, 2019

There is also a Medicare Tax arnd 2%

LinkedIn Fruck OP Oct 8, 2019

Agreed. Medical is very expensive in US. So extra tax is basically a trade-off between free healthcare vs higher tax ..