Global Comparisons
Compare salaries, tax systems, and cost-of-living across major economies. Side-by-side analysis sourced from official government authorities including IRS, HMRC, ATO, CRA, IRD, and IRAS.
Country-to-Country Comparisons
United States
USD · IRS
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for United States. Compare with United Kingdom and Australia.
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GBP · HMRC
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for United Kingdom. Compare with United States and Australia.
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AUD · ATO
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for Australia. Compare with United States and United Kingdom.
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CAD · CRA
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for Canada. Compare with United States and United Kingdom.
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NZD · IRD
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for New Zealand. Compare with United States and United Kingdom.
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INR · ITD
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for India. Compare with United States and United Kingdom.
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SGD · IRAS
Salary benchmarks, tax rates, and cost-of-living data for Singapore. Compare with United States and United Kingdom.
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See how a Software Engineer salary in one country converts to another. All figures based on average annual salaries.
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Salary Comparison Calculator
Compare gross salary, take-home pay, and purchasing power across countries. Select a profession and filing status to see detailed breakdowns.
| Country | Gross (Local) | Gross (USD) | Effective Tax | Take-Home (USD) | PPP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | $120,000 | $120,000 | 18.2% | $98,158 | $98,158 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | $110,000 | $73,700 | 21.6% | $57,762 | $57,762 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | £55,000 | $69,850 | 17.1% | $57,873 | $57,873 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | $85,000 | $62,050 | 16.9% | $51,573 | $51,573 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | $95,000 | $57,000 | 23.4% | $43,639 | $43,639 |
| 🇸🇬Singapore | $72,000 | $53,280 | 3.9% | $51,215 | $42,679 |
| 🇮🇳India | ₹12,00,000 | $14,400 | 6.7% | $13,440 | $13,440 |
How are these calculated?
Gross (Local): Average annual salary in the country's native currency based on government labor statistics.
Gross (USD): Converted using mid-market exchange rates.
Effective Tax: Estimated using progressive tax brackets for each country (single filer, no deductions). Includes national income tax only — does not account for state/provincial taxes, social security contributions, or credits.
Take-Home (USD): Gross salary minus estimated income tax, converted to USD.
PPP (USD): Purchasing Power Parity — take-home pay adjusted for cost of living differences. A value of $100 = US national average buying power.
Salary Comparison by Profession
Annual average salaries across major economies for key professions (converted to USD for comparison).
| Profession | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 🇮🇳 India | 🇸🇬 Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $120,000 | £55,000 | $110,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 | ₹12,00,000 | $72,000 |
| Doctor | $220,000 | £85,000 | $180,000 | $200,000 | $150,000 | ₹12,00,000 | $130,000 |
| Teacher | $58,000 | £35,000 | $75,000 | $65,000 | $58,000 | ₹3,50,000 | $48,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,000 | £35,000 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $65,000 | ₹4,00,000 | $42,000 |
| Accountant | $75,000 | £40,000 | $80,000 | $65,000 | $65,000 | ₹5,00,000 | $48,000 |
Data sourced from government labor statistics and industry surveys. All figures are annual averages.