International offer
India to US Salary Comparison Guide
A US offer can look much larger than an India offer, but the real decision depends on taxes, health insurance, rent, commute, relocation support, visa risk, and savings in the currency you care about.
Compare Real First-Year GainCompare Take-Home, Not Gross
Federal, state, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and retirement contributions can change monthly cash flow significantly.
Model First-Year Costs
Flights, deposits, temporary stay, furniture, transport, visa costs, and emergency buffer should be part of the first-year calculation.
Location Changes Everything
New York, Bay Area, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, and Raleigh can produce very different rent and savings outcomes for the same salary.
Use A Conservative Exchange Rate
If your goal is INR savings or family support, compare after-tax savings with a conservative exchange-rate assumption.