UK Salary Abroad 2026/27
How a UK salary translates in 8 common destinations — USA, Germany, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Australia, Poland and Canada. Using OECD Purchasing Power Parity as the basis, with explicit caveats around tax system differences.
Pick a destination country
- USA
$USD · top rate 37% federal + state (up to ~13%)
- Germany
€EUR · top rate 45% + 5.5% solidarity surcharge
- France
€EUR · top rate 45% + 3-4% surtax on very high earners
- Ireland
€EUR · top rate 40% + USC up to 8% + PRSI
- Netherlands
€EUR · top rate 49.5% (combined 2024)
- Australia
$AUD · top rate 45% + Medicare 2%
- Poland
złPLN · top rate 32% + solidarity tax for very high earners
- Canada
$CAD · top rate 33% federal + provincial (up to ~54% combined)
Important caveats
International income comparisons are inherently approximate. We use OECD 2024 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) 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 disagrees with market exchange rates, sometimes substantially (the UK pound is typically PPP-stronger than its market rate suggests).
Tax systems vary in ways no single calculator can model exactly. Social insurance, healthcare premium, pension contribution, 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.