🇺🇸 United States vs Germany 🇩🇪
Compare income tax, social contributions, VAT and take-home pay between United States and Germany.
| Metric | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇩🇪 Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 37% | 45% |
| Social contributions | 7.7% | 21.8% |
| Standard VAT | — | 19% |
| Take-home pay (typical salary) | 85.5% | 67.1% |
| Public holidays | 5 | 9 |