Stage 2 · Lesson 6 of 8
Pay: location-based, global bands and currency
Remote pay follows a few models. Some companies pay the same band (salary range) wherever you live. Many use , so the same role pays less in lower-cost countries.
Others pay local . Listings may show a range in US dollars or euros, sometimes only for one country. Contract roles often show an hourly or monthly rate.
Read the range carefully. Is it yearly or monthly? Is it gross, meaning before tax?
Which location is it for, and in which currency? Sites like show salary data for many remote listings, and covers some companies. You will need this later when you compare offers and negotiate.
Common traptaking a US figure from the listing and assuming it applies to you.
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