🇩🇪 Germany vs United States 🇺🇸
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between Germany and United States.
| Metric | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇺🇸 United States |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 37% |
| Social contributions | 21.8% | 7.7% |
| Standard VAT | 19% | — |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 65.6% | 84.9% |
| Public holidays | 9 | 5 |
| Average monthly salary | €4,784 | $5,174 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | €2,222 | $1,254 |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, Germany has a top income tax rate of 45% and keeps about 65.6% of salary as take-home pay, while United States has 37% and keeps 84.9%. The average monthly salary is about €4,784 in Germany and $5,174 in United States.
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