UK-centred
Keep the UK as the anchor
The table always keeps the UK in the comparison, so you can see how Ireland, Germany, Switzerland or Denmark stack up against a familiar PAYE baseline.
International estimate
Salary after tax, across countries
One gross salary, converted into local currency, then estimated for a single employee with no children.
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Examples in GBP
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FX snapshot: ECB 2026-05-29 · too old to use. Country models are benchmark estimates, not filing-grade payroll advice.
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Country breakdown
Gross is converted first; local amounts show the GBP equivalent underneath when currencies differ.
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Sources and assumptionsLast reviewed 2026-05-30. Country estimates are intentionally benchmark-style.⌄
Shared basis
- Single employee, no children, no optional deductions.
- Employment income only; no self-employment or contractor treatment.
- Tax years represented: 2025, 2026, 2026 federal; 2025 California schedule, 2026 federal; Texas state example, 2026/27.
- FX conversion uses ECB euro foreign exchange reference rates, dated 2026-05-29.
- Displayed net pay excludes employer-side taxes and private pension arrangements.
Transparent
Assumptions are part of the result
Country rows show the region, tax year, confidence level and source links. Treat the output as a planning comparison, then verify details before accepting an offer.
Next layer
Profession presets can come later
Teacher, doctor and nurse comparisons need careful salary definitions. This page sets up the country model first, then profession data can plug into the same flow.
Want the UK-only version?
For pension contributions, student loans, bonuses, Scotland vs England, and salary sacrifice, use the deeper UK tools.