š¬š§ United Kingdom vs Germany š©šŖ
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between United Kingdom and Germany.
| Metric | š¬š§ United Kingdom | š©šŖ Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 45% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 8% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | 20% | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 82.5% | 65.6% |
| Public holidays | 5 | 9 |
| Average monthly salary | Ā£3,253 | ā¬4,784 |
| Minimum wage (monthly) | Ā£2,115 | ā¬2,222 |
| Standard work week | 40 h/week | 40 h/week |
In a typical comparison, United Kingdom has a top income tax rate of 45% and keeps about 82.5% of salary as take-home pay, while Germany has 45% and keeps 65.6%. The average monthly salary is about Ā£3,253 in United Kingdom and ā¬4,784 in Germany.
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