Salary Comparison — Study Abroad Graduates by Country 2026
Salary benchmarks for international graduates across CS, engineering, MBA, and data science — by country, with INR equivalents and ROI calculation.
Updated: 2026-04-01
Quick Answer
USA highest absolute salary (CS: $95,000–120,000). Germany best net ROI. Canada most reliable salary + PR. UK mid-range with fast Graduate Route employment.
Median Starting Salary — International Graduates by Field and Country
| Field | USA | UK | Canada | Australia | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS/Software | $95,000–1,20,000 | £30,000–45,000 | CAD 65,000–90,000 | AUD 70,000–95,000 | €45,000–65,000 |
| Engineering | $75,000–95,000 | £28,000–42,000 | CAD 60,000–80,000 | AUD 65,000–85,000 | €42,000–62,000 |
| Business/MBA | $1,00,000–1,50,000 | £38,000–60,000 | CAD 70,000–1,00,000 | AUD 75,000–1,05,000 | €55,000–85,000 |
| Data Science/AI | $1,00,000–1,30,000 | £32,000–50,000 | CAD 70,000–95,000 | AUD 75,000–1,00,000 | €50,000–70,000 |
Source: LinkedIn Salary Insights 2024; Glassdoor; ABS Australia 2024
Salary in INR Equivalent (April 2026 rates)
| Field | USA (₹/yr) | UK (₹/yr) | Canada (₹/yr) | Australia (₹/yr) | Germany (₹/yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS/Software | ₹80–1,00 lakh | ₹32–38 lakh | ₹39–54 lakh | ₹46–63 lakh | ₹38–54 lakh |
| Engineering | ₹63–80 lakh | ₹24–35 lakh | ₹36–48 lakh | ₹43–56 lakh | ₹35–52 lakh |
| MBA/Business | ₹84–1,26 lakh | ₹32–50 lakh | ₹42–60 lakh | ₹50–70 lakh | ₹46–71 lakh |
Source: EduVed Global; April 2026 exchange rates
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Key Takeaways
USA dominates absolute salary in every field
CS: $95,000–120,000 (₹80–100 lakh) — 2–3x the UK equivalent. High tuition and H-1B uncertainty are the trade-offs.
Germany best net income after cost
Engineering starting €42,000–62,000 after investing only ₹20–40 lakh in education = exceptional ROI. Net after German tax ~65% of gross but still superior ROI vs any other destination.
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