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.
Salary figures are annual averages sourced from government labor statistics and industry surveys, converted to local currency. Tax calculations use official brackets from each country's tax authority. Direct salary comparisons do not account for purchasing power, benefits, equity compensation, or non-monetary factors. See individual country pages and methodology for details.
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.
View Singapore comparisons →Salary Equivalent Comparisons
See how a Software Engineer salary in one country converts to another. All figures based on average annual salaries.
USA → UK
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USA → Australia
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USA → Canada
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UK → Australia
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Canada → Australia
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Singapore → Australia
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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.