Sidd, I believe in data, and right now I don't have enough data to make the call. First of all I don't know what his EE degree is in, what his (US equivalent) GPA level and project experience is, and on what terms and conditions he was hired by the company. Indians earn more because they can BS and have a huge network. From what I know, starting salary for a US bachelors in EE degree in the US is 55K, provided that you're close to the median and direct hire. If consultants are giving you the job, then you will be receiving a lot less and 43K sounds okay to me if that's the case. I would like some more details before I can judge, but in all fairness, if you have a Nepal's degree, and hired by a consultant, then 43K sounds okay to me. But like my other friends said, geographic location could be a factor as well. If I were in his shoes, I would get my masters degree as soon as possible, and then move over to other company with better salary and benifits. Once again thapap dai, what do I know?? hoina?