Compare take-home pay across countries
Enter one salary and see what you would keep in each country, converted to the same currency.
| Country | Same salary in local money | Take-home (local) | Take-home in GBP | Tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £50,000 | £39,522 | £39,522 | 21.0% |
| Australia | $95,817 | $74,636 | £38,947 | 22.1% |
| New Zealand | $117,722 | $86,936 | £36,924 | 26.2% |
| Ireland | €59,252 | €44,530 | £37,577 | 24.8% |
| Canada | $94,418 | $70,306 | £37,231 | 25.5% |
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- Tax only. This compares income tax and payroll deductions on the same salary. It doesn't account for cost of living, rent, healthcare or pensions, and the same job rarely pays the same in two countries.
- Exchange rate. Converted at the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates for 16 October 2026. ECB rates.
- Assumptions. UK: England, tax code 1257L, no student loan or pension (2026/27). Australia: resident, full Medicare levy, tax for the year with no deductions; super of 12% is paid on top by the employer and isn't included (2026–27). New Zealand: code M, no KiwiSaver or student loan (2026–27). Ireland: single PAYE employee, no pension (2026). Canada: Ontario (2026).
Examples from a UK salary
| UK salary | Take-home in UK, in £ | Take-home in Australia, in £ | Take-home in NZ, in £ | Take-home in Ireland, in £ | Take-home in Canada, in £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £25,122 | £25,419 | £23,779 | £25,598 | £23,846 |
| £50,000 | £39,522 | £38,947 | £36,924 | £37,577 | £37,231 |
| £75,000 | £54,062 | £55,628 | £53,385 | £49,972 | £52,734 |
| £100,000 | £68,562 | £70,810 | £68,722 | £61,913 | £66,461 |
For a full breakdown use each country's calculator: UK salary calculator, Australian pay calculator, NZ PAYE calculator, Irish salary calculator, Canadian paycheque calculator.