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		nickkell on Feb 4, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Amazon Pip Horror Story Even allowing that junior salaries reach this high (that's in the range for a senior in Berlin at least), that would be the PRE-TAX figure. Remove 40% (again, approximate taxes in Berlin, potentially more if you pay the "church" tax) and you've got 45150€, a significant difference.

Fiahil on Feb 4, 2022 [–]

Yes, of course, but everyone has to pay income, housing and a few other taxes regardless of employment status.

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