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Re:We will never have enough software developers (2020) by rednerrus on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @11:25AM (#31740853)
The average SWE in America is making $93,000. Average teacher is about $65,000, Average construction worker $38,000, average bartender $65,000, average hotel worker $45,000.
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Re:We will never have enough software developers (2020) by shakow on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @11:38AM (#31741068)
Average construction worker, bartender & hotel worker don't have a Bsc/Msc.
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Re:We will never have enough software developers (2020) by grumple on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:17PM (#31744591)
Average SWE doesn't need one either.

Most of the people I once worked with in the service industry had degrees though. Sure, not compsci, but something.

Also most construction workers I've know made way more than that average, often close to 6 figures if not above it. Of course I'm in a big city, may skew things.

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Re:We will never have enough software developers (2020) by shakow on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:28PM (#31744787)
Maybe that's a geographical thing; I live in Europe, and there are barely any SWE without a master or equivalent here.
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