Leverage India salary in the US?

Oct 18, 2020 14 Comments

I'm curious if I can leverage my salary in India while negotiating offers in the US. If so, what would be an appropriate conversion amount for Bay Area? Based on other posts, the PPP adjusted salary in the US seems to be ~3.5x the Indian salary (converted in USD). I'm aware that the offer is going to be based on the interviews and other offers, which will determine the upside. And that top companies might beat my past salary anyway if I make the cut. However, for other companies or possible situations, I want to understand if I can maximize the downside using my past salary + expecting a 30-40% hike.

I'm actively looking out for jobs, but also waiting for a potential transfer offer from Samsung.

Background - Data Scientist, graduating with a CS master's (top school)

TC: 35 LPA
YOE: 6

#negotiation

Edit: I'm asking about negotiating with other companies using India salary, not with Samsung to get a better transfer offer since negotiating during internal transfer is meaningless.

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TOP 14 Comments
  • Nobody will care about your offer outside of US. Even within US they will only care about your offers if they are from same geographic area and similar “tier” companies. Like G for FB etc.
    Oct 18, 2020 3
  • Google / Eng
    jim_cramer

    Go to company page Google Eng

    jim_cramer
    Your India experience is useless in the US. Very different work ethics and culture.
    Oct 18, 2020 7
    • VMware
      Mr.Dabada

      Go to company page VMware

      BIO
      Not at VMware anymore. TC 330K
      Mr.Dabada
      Yep, and a friend of mine got Google L4 in US. He had 5yoe (2yoe in US and 3yoe in India from WITCH). If Indian experience didn’t count, he would be leveled at L3 then. Jim Cramer doesnt know everything.
      Oct 21, 2020
    • Nokia / R&D
      loughui

      Go to company page Nokia R&D

      loughui
      This is actually true in majority of cases what Jim Cramer said. There are obviously few exceptions. But most of the time, recruiters lowball you because of out of country experience..
      It's different culture/work style/ projects.
      Even between US and Canada ,it differs.
      You may find few exceptions because of extraordinary performance in interview or luck factor but majority offers are aligned with what Jim Cramer said...
      Oct 27, 2020
  • VMware
    Mr.Dabada

    Go to company page VMware

    BIO
    Not at VMware anymore. TC 330K
    Mr.Dabada
    Not my experience, but from what I know. If you had fantastic interview rounds, and are willing to walk away from your US offer for opportunity in India, recruiters could offer you with your negotiated numbers.

    Willing to walk away is the key. It comes with risk, because they might not give you that offer and you would have to stick to your words. Only If you are okay to let go of US, you could try this but know the risks.
    Oct 18, 2020 1
    • OP
      This definitely seems in line with other negotiation stories on blind. Sounds like it's entirely based on how I position myself in the negotiation, rather than my actual situation, as they don't seem to ask for document/proof of other offers. Whereas it was almost always based on current TC in India.
      Oct 18, 2020