How difficult is it to land a well-paying European role and also move from the US? Has anyone in the bowl done this?

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If you’re not moving with your current employer the pay can be tough.
Typically larger pay packages equate to specialities and because the markets for lots of businesses are so different if you don’t already have experience in Europe the pay is harder to come by.

I’m currently getting ready to move back to Europe from North America and I’m balancing the pay from staying with my current employer or returning to the European energy industry where I have a speciality knowledge. All the other offers or salary ranges have been disappointing

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If you have an expertise that is needed it is very possible. High salary US vs High salary EU is different. You need less money for same or better quality of life in EU.
But if you like high numbers there is only one country that pays same/similar -> switzerland
The easiest would be to work in an international company and transfer internally.

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Yes, it's doable. Depends on the company, the branch, and your experience.

Maybe by one step at a time?

Define ‘well-paying’, very much depends on experience, sector and location.

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