Spanish software engineer goes to work in the United States, reveals a salary of $14,144 in a single month and shows why young graduates are looking outside the country.

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 11/06/2026 at 17:35

Updated on 11/06/2026 at 17:36

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Young Spaniard reports moving to Seattle, United States, to work at a large technology company, detailing gross salary, stocks, taxes, and net amount received in the month, and uses salary transparency to show differences in professional valuation.

A Spanish software engineer working in Seattle, United States, claimed to have received $14,144 gross in one month, combining fixed salary and stocks from a large technology company.

Software engineer reports moving to the United States

Álvaro’s case gained attention for addressing a common concern among newly graduated young Spaniards: the difficulty of finding a job in their own field and the requirement of years of experience for those just starting out.

In the account, he appears as part of a growing trend among young Spaniards seeking work in other countries after completing their studies. The cited motivation is the difference in professional and salary valuation.

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Salary transparency was pointed out as the reason for the account

Álvaro said he did not disclose it to boast. He stated that he recognizes he holds a privileged position and explained that the salary exposure had two main objectives.

The first, according to the engineer himself, was to advocate for salary transparency. The second was to encourage other professionals in the same field, showing that it is possible to earn well as a software engineer in certain markets.

He also stated he wanted to show other engineers that there are places where this type of work is truly valued. The account was shared on his social networks.

Monthly salary includes fixed amount and company stocks

Álvaro explained that his compensation as a software engineer at a large technology company is divided into two parts. The first is the base salary, paid as a fixed amount in dollars every two weeks.

The second part of the compensation comes from company shares. He highlighted that this portion is more volatile because he receives a fixed amount of shares, not a fixed dollar value.

In the reported month, the gross salary was US$ 10,676. The shares received in the same period had a gross value of US$ 3,468, bringing the total monthly gross to US$ 14,144.

Since he lives in Seattle, Washington, Álvaro said he does not pay state taxes. In the mentioned month, he paid US$ 3,264 in federal taxes.

After deducting taxes and his pension fund contribution, the engineer stated he was left with US$ 8,761 net for the month.

The case reinforces the debate about salaries, early career, and professional migration among qualified young people. Do you think salary transparency helps workers negotiate better or can it increase pressure on those still seeking a place in the market? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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Spanish software engineer goes to work in the United States, reveals a salary of $14,144 in a single month and shows why young graduates are looking outside the country.

Young Spaniard reports moving to Seattle, United States, to work at a large technology company, detailing gross salary, stocks, taxes, and net amount received in the month, and uses salary transparency to show differences in professional valuation.

Software engineer reports moving to the United States

Salary transparency was pointed out as the reason for the account

Monthly salary includes fixed amount and company stocks

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