In the UK, software engineers outearn doctors. Doctors used to have trouble securing work visas when there was a limit on the number of visas issued. When the limit is hit, the applicants will be prioritised according to the number of 'points'. Higher salaries command higher points.
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Just curious, in which European country do programmers earn more than most doctors? I'm from Germany and doctors here easily earn 6 figures, something virtually impossible for a programmer or SWE.