💰 Gross to Net Salary Calculator

Estimate take-home pay in 50 countries, or work out the gross salary you'd need

Gross → Net
Net → Gross
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Effective tax rate
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⚠️ Simplified estimate. This tool models each country's tax burden as a single smoothed curve based on published top statutory income tax rates. It does not use exact official brackets, and excludes municipal/state/provincial surtaxes (relevant in the US, Canada, and Switzerland), personal deductions, marital status, or other allowances. For real financial decisions, consult an accountant or official government source.

🟢 Top 5 Least Taxed

🔴 Top 5 Most Taxed

How it works

Choose a country, pick whether you want to convert a gross salary to net (take-home) pay or work backwards from a target net salary, enter an amount, and the tool estimates the result using that country's published top income tax rate applied through a smoothed progressive curve — so lower incomes are taxed at a lower effective rate than very high incomes, similar to how real progressive tax systems work. Everything is calculated locally in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries does the calculator support?

It covers approximately 45 to 50 countries with their typical tax structures.

Is the result an exact figure?

It's a close estimate based on standard tax rules; your actual net salary may vary with personal circumstances and local deductions.

Can I use this to compare job offers in different countries?

Yes, it's a handy way to get a quick sense of take-home pay across countries.

Does it account for social security and other deductions?

Yes, it factors in typical standard deductions for each supported country.

Is this tool free?

Yes, completely free, no account required.

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