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Message started by AnalogAroma on Jan 25^th, 2009, 7:41am

Title: Average salary for an analog IC designer in Germany and USA
Post by AnalogAroma on Jan 25^th, 2009, 7:41am

Hi folks,

Can anybody tell me about the salary expectation for a job in a microelectronics company near Düsseldorf in Germany with 2.5 year work exp ?

I have a masters degree in electronics engineering. I design analog chip ( integrated circuits ) in a German company.

What should be salary expectation for the same job in a US company ?

Title: Re: Average salary for an analog IC designer in Germany and USA
Post by Dan Clement on Jan 25^th, 2009, 11:43pm

I am not sure as I have been in industry too long to know what starting salaries are these days but I have had good luck using the IEEE salary calculator. It calculates your "worth" and corrects for years of experience and cost of living, etc.

You could also try the website glassdoor.com.

Good luck,
Dan

Title: Re: Average salary for an analog IC designer in Germany and USA
Post by AnalogAroma on Jan 26^th, 2009, 1:54am

Hi Dan,

Thanks for your response. Recently I have discovered that I am getting underpaid. If I move to another company, I can demand the industry-average salary for my qualification. But due to financial downturn, nowadays its difficult to switch to a different company. I am thinking about salary negotiation with my employer. How much should I demand from him ? Industry average which means 20% increment of the current salary? Or , simply 5 or 10% increment ?

With Regards,

AA

Title: Re: Average salary for an analog IC designer in Germany and USA
Post by Dan Clement on Jan 26^th, 2009, 2:34pm

Hello,

If I were in your situation I would try to interview at other companies and attempt to get offers at a higher salary.

I would recommend not making too much noise right now as you don't want to make your managers mad in a down economy.

You may want to wait until 2010 to make a move or even consider negotiations.

Good luck,
Dan

Title: Re: Average salary for an analog IC designer in Germany and USA
Post by PaloAlto on Jan 27^th, 2009, 1:31am

Before you get too upset you should think about it a little. 2,5 years could be time enough to so some really nice work but it could also be that you are not really autonomous yet and you need a lot of guidance.

I'm not saying that's the case, I'm just saying you should think carefully if you really are right before making too much noise.