Anyone here move from Canada to US to get more pay?

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Wondering if it makes sense to move to the states to try and earn more. Seems like Canadian engineers get 20% - 40% discounted tc compared to US engineers, plus higher tax rates. Yes we pay for free healthcare through our taxes. Would like to hear from anyone who made this move or have considered it.

escalator · Accepted Answer

Totally worth it, I feel that it’s an investment as well where your career growth potential is much higher. You can later come back to Canada in a remote role without compromising on salary (that is if you really do want to go back)

HBcf18u1b · Answer

Haven't made the move because the grass is never greener on the other side. It's a matter of whether you water the grass you have... or something like that

Aus · Answer

American with an undergrad from Canada. Canadian salary d for anything technical is half by the time your middle career. Your paid less in Canadian dollars and  taxed higher. Then factor buying power. Like a 150k CD salary in Toronto is going to have less after tax purchasing power than 75k usd.

ULajquudb · Answer

Go for it mate! Moving to the US was probably the best move for me. Great little adventure for a few years as I’m fresh off an old gig and needed a change of scenery. I saved up for a year and left before covid took over everything. I suggest having a neat egg because I’m sure without it, I’d be back home for sure.

Bruhz · Answer

I'm planning to do it in Jan, do you have an idea where you want to go or apply to?

Anyone here move from Canada to US to get more pay?

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