However there are many problems with trying to make any type of comparison between countries. A lot of UK technicians are employed in the Netherlands and Germany, because the low rate of pay in the UK, makes them attractive to Dutch and German employers. However, of late the strength of sterling has meant that this competative advantage has been eroded. Volatile exchange rates are not the only problem.
Many technicians are self-employed, or are on short term contracts.
They are paid a fixed hourly rate that covers accomodation, food and travelling expenses. This rate can be very different from full time employees. As a rule of thumb, ndt pay rates, reflect the strength of the econonomy in that country. With the poorer third world countries, bottom of the ladder. Regional differences inside a country also have a major impact.