Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Frontend Developer's India Job Offer Sparks Salary Concerns
A developer from Sweden was offered a job in India, but they weren't sure if the pay was good.
The developer asked for advice online.
People in India said the pay was very low for their experience, and not enough to live comfortably.
They also warned that the job market for tech workers in India isn't great right now.
A Swedish frontend developer with six years of experience received a ₹35,000 per month job offer in India.
The developer, who dreams of living in India, asked if the salary was appropriate.
Indian users on Reddit widely criticized the offer as being too low.
Commenters noted the offer is below industry standards for developers with similar experience.
Concerns were raised about the cost of living in Indian cities compared to the offered salary.
- Who
- A Swedish frontend developer.
- What
- A frontend developer is debating whether to accept a job offer in India.
- When
- The debate occurred following a Reddit post.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to the low salary offer and concerns about the cost of living.
Accept the Offer
Reject the Offer
Salary vs. Opportunity
Accept the Offer
Accept the offer, recognizing India as a 'rising superpower'.
Reject the Offer
Reject the offer as the salary is too low.
- Job Title
- Frontend Developer (Angular)
- Experience
- 6 years
- Salary Offered
- ₹35,000 per month
- Origin of Developer
- Sweden
- Location
- India
