In Europe, how much of your gross salary do you actually pay in taxes? It depends on several factors such as your income level, whether you're part of a dual-earner couple, and whether you have dependent children.
The OECD’s Taxing Wages 2025 report breaks down tax rates using several indicators. Euronews focuses on income tax as a share of gross wage earnings. This shows how much of your salary goes to income tax. Social security contributions are not included in this calculation.
