See your net pay side by side across countries, using real 2026 tax rules. Pick countries, enter the gross for each, and compare how much you keep.
Thinking about a move, a remote job or an international offer? This tool compares your net take-home pay in different countries side by side, using each country’s real 2026 tax and social-contribution rules. Pick the countries, enter the gross salary for each, and see how much you actually keep.
Each country uses its own currency, so the net amounts are not converted between currencies. The figure that is directly comparable is the “you keep” percentage — the share of your gross salary left after income tax and mandatory contributions. A higher percentage means a lighter tax-and-contribution burden at that salary.
The calculations assume a single person with default settings. For a precise figure with your region, family situation or pension, open the dedicated calculator linked on each card.
Two factors drive most of the difference: income tax (usually progressive, with allowances and credits) and social contributions (for pensions, health care and unemployment). At middle incomes, contributions often matter more than headline tax rates — which is why a country with modest income tax can still leave you with less take-home pay. Remember that higher contributions usually buy stronger public services.