UK Salary Abroad 2026/27
How a UK salary translates in Ireland and Netherlands. Using OECD Purchasing Power Parity as the basis, with explicit caveats around tax system differences.
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Important caveats
International income comparisons are inherently approximate. We use OECD Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) conversion factors as the main basis, which convert a UK pound into the amount of local currency needed to buy an equivalent basket of goods and services. PPP can differ substantially from market exchange rates, in either direction depending on the country, so the figure you would actually be paid after currency conversion can be higher or lower than the PPP figure.
Tax systems vary in ways no single calculator can model exactly. Social insurance, healthcare premiums, pension contributions, and regional or state tax all differ. Use these pages as a starting point, not authoritative guidance. For decisions about moving or taking a foreign role, consult a qualified accountant.