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Tax Calculator by Country

Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in 35+ countries. Powered by OECD data, updated for 2026.

How Our Tax Calculator Works

Our tax calculator uses official OECD data to compute accurate income tax, employee and employer social security contributions, and net take-home pay for over 35 countries. Results include PPP-adjusted comparisons so you can understand what your salary is really worth across different countries.

What's included in each country calculator

  • Detailed income tax bracket breakdown
  • Employee and employer social security contributions
  • Net income with monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly breakdowns
  • Effective and marginal tax rate display
  • Tax rate by income visualization chart
  • Employer total cost analysis
  • PPP-adjusted income for cross-country comparisons
  • Quick comparison links to similar countries

Who is this calculator for?

Whether you're planning a move abroad, a freelancer comparing tax jurisdictions, a digital nomad evaluating where your salary goes furthest, or simply curious about how your take-home pay compares internationally โ€” our calculator gives you the data you need. Popular use cases include:

  • Comparing salary offers between countries (e.g., US vs UK)
  • Understanding total employer cost when hiring internationally
  • Planning retirement abroad by comparing net income and cost of living
  • Evaluating relocation packages with PPP-adjusted comparisons

Data sources and methodology

Data is sourced from the OECD Tax Database, European Central Bank exchange rates, and OECD Purchasing Power Parity indices. Calculations are for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. All data is updated for the 2026 tax year. For more detailed disposable income analysis including cost of living adjustments, see our Disposable Income Calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this tax calculator?

Our calculator uses official OECD tax data and models central government income tax, sub-central (state/regional) taxes where applicable, and social security contributions. It provides a close approximation for a single employed individual. Results may differ from your actual tax bill due to personal deductions, tax credits, or special circumstances.

What does "effective tax rate" mean?

The effective tax rate is the total percentage of your gross income that goes to income tax and employee social security combined. Unlike the marginal rate (which applies only to income above a threshold), the effective rate shows what you actually pay overall.

Can I compare two countries side by side?

Yes. Use our country comparison tool to compare take-home pay, tax rates, and social security contributions between any two countries at any salary level.

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