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If you want $bucks$, then you won't find it in Almaty. Those days are gone.
The very best gig for US guys that want big bucks is in India or China. India has the better tax structure with the IRS and that is where you really come ahead. The $12 to $15k each month is basically tax free as the Indian airline has a tax agreement with US IRS. So along with your daily rate and the tax paid, it's all take-home pay.
China pays very well also, but check the IRS tax agreement rules.
Talk to UDAY at EDL.com for the latest Indian slots. He is very good at putting together contracts. No....I am not a resourcer. I just found a good deal here.