How is compensation in Tokyo and other offices for US companies
I'm collecting info for potential expatriation for places like Tokyo, Zurich, and London. According to friends of friends: - Zurich is the highest paid office, with new grads getting a base of 130k - Google Tokyo pays its L4s a base of 120k Some people allege that Indeed Tokyo TC starts at 150k, which is hard to believe cause it implies they're on par with Google? Any other companies that I should know about with competitive comp? (3 yoe)
If you are Indian London may be the best place to go to. You may regret going to Tokyo, particularly if you are married. Those places are very different from Bay Area
If you apply to Google Tokyo does the hiring process go trough the US? Or do you interview only with local engineers
Mostly Tokyo, but it is random at times
Don’t consider indeed lol
Curious why not. Is this specific advise for indeed Tokyo
Why not?
Actually the indeed number could be true, I heard similar rumor from multiple sources and given that companies like Mercari also pay in that ballpark it could be true. Google could be more conservative
Where can I find info on Mercari? Glassdoor and Paysa datapoints are non-existent.
This is “insider” info.
Of the 3 places you mentioned, only Google Zurich is worth considering, the other two pay much lower. Maybe some hedge funds in London could come close, but I hear things aren't looking good with Brexit, many financial companies considering closing shops.
new grad for gg tokyo is no more than indeed
Indeed pays 10M-20M JPY per annum based on the experience level. Do note that income tax is quite high there. AFAIK Indeed is the only company paying that much. Amazon pays a lot less (approx 10M for SDE 2)
Thanks for the tip. I've got 3yoe and a TC of almost 200k. What would those places likely offer?
They won't care about your USA TC. They will instantly lowball you with the lie saying that CoL in Tokyo is cheaper. Laugh and ask them how much do they pay for a kilo of cherries, or 1000sqft apartment. Indeed would probably offer you 13M JPY, others would be less likely less than that.
Snap in London pays quite well; base is similar to US base salary but RSUs are lower. Can confirm this as I got an offer. But what Snap offers is very much on the higher side and the numbers will be lower in other US companies based in London.
Indeed Tokyo starts at 90k Are reason for relocation? Are you Indian?
US citizen, Bay Area resident. Still young, no partner, no kids, no car, no property. I've not been outside the country, and I will be getting a passport soon. Motivation is better quality of life. Cities in other first world countries look cleaner, safer, and better public transit compared to American cities. SF suburbs is crappy for people like me who don't have a driver's license, while the city itself smells like piss. After 3 years, my bank is comfortable enough to risk a poor career move.
Quality of life in Tokyo? What are you smoking?? Maybe you like working until 8 or 9 on a Friday , after having commuted for 90-120 minutes on mass transit each day.