Originally Posted by
172_driver
I am always surprised pilots are comparing even gross salaries across the world without any critical thought. Look at the employer social contributions, what the state pays for and what cost is put on the individual. It varies significantly, also within Europe.
Supply and demand, labour rules, union strength, market size seals the deal.
You can only compare gross salaries as individual situations vary: number and age of children, spouse's income, extra income, current residency, etc. Everyone has to make the educated calculation based on the above (using some available web tools) whether it's worth moving or not.