Canadian programmers.. what is your salary?

[Ultima]

I'm just curious. I'm in computer science and the "average" salary figures for starting programmers (out of college) are depressing me. They're almost as bad as minimum wage jobs.. looks likes slave work to me. Does it get better? I'd hate to have gone to college to just slave away the rest of my life (if I wanted that I've have gone into blue-collar work). It must get better.. comeon, otherwise we wouldn't have to go to college for this

If you decide to share your salary, also tell me how much exp. you have, your position, your degree, etc. Hell, post even if you're not living in Canada. I'm just curious

 

[Ameesh]

you know a lot of programmers come to the US because we pay a lot better salaries and they are in US dollars!

 

[chiwawa626]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
you know a lot of programmers come to the US because we pay a lot better salaries and they are in US dollars!

Yah i dont think America Jr. could really compete ....

 

[ScottMac]

Plus, taxes are higher in Canada to support all of the social programs. Better check out the "Take Home" side of the paycheck, not just the gross.

FWIW

Scott