Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Redditors Discussing H-1B Visa Expiry and Salary Differences
Imagine you work in the US and earn a good salary.
Your work visa has a limit, and if it expires, you might have to move back to India.
When you come back, the jobs usually pay less.
A person on Reddit asked for tips on how to handle this change, especially the pay cut.
People replied, some feeling the low pay is not enough.
They also talked about how much things cost in both places.
Some people think that even a $100k salary in the US is hard, others think that the lower salaries in India are also hard to handle.
Overall, it's about how to deal with the big changes in money and lifestyle when moving back.
A Reddit user sought advice on adjusting to lower salaries when returning to India from the US due to H-1B expiry.
The post highlights the financial adjustment, as US tech salaries are much higher than comparable Indian roles.
Some Redditors mentioned that both a $100K salary in the US and a 10 LPA salary in India can be seen as unfavorable.
One user emphasized that there are advantages of returning to India such as less stress related to visa.
There are discussions about equivalent cost of living and salary comparisons between the two countries.
- Who
- Redditors, particularly those with or affected by H-1B visas.
- What
- Redditors discussing financial and mental preparation for returning to India from US.
- When
- Ongoing discussions
- Where
- US and India
- Why
- To seek advice and share experiences regarding salary differences and related challenges.
US Salary Advantages
Indian Salary Disadvantages
Financial Perspective
US Salary Advantages
$100k in US provides a certain lifestyle.
Indian Salary Disadvantages
10 LPA in India can be seen as a large cut.
- Salary Comparison
- Redditors discuss salary differences between US and India.
- H-1B Visa
- Expires after six years, subject to renewal.
- US Salary Example
- $100k in US.
- India Salary Example
- 10 LPA in India.
- Discussion Focus
- Mental preparation for returning to India due to H-1B expiry.