🇺🇸 US vs 🇬🇧 UK Salary Calculator
Enter your gross salary to instantly compare after-tax take-home pay, effective tax rate, and purchasing power between any US state and UK region. Used by engineers weighing H-1B vs Skilled Worker offers.
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Key Tax System Differences
US Tax System
- Federal: Progressive 10%–37% (2024 brackets)
- State: 0% (WA, TX, FL, NV) to 13.3% (CA)
- FICA: 7.65% (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare) up to SS cap ($168,600)
- 401(k): Up to $23,000 pre-tax (reduces taxable income)
- Healthcare: Typically $200–$600/mo premium (not included above)
- No national healthcare: Must buy employer or private plan
UK Tax System
- Personal Allowance: £12,570 tax-free (2024/25)
- Basic Rate: 20% on £12,571–£50,270
- Higher Rate: 40% on £50,271–£125,140
- Additional Rate: 45% above £125,140
- National Insurance: 8% on £12,570–£50,270; 2% above
- NHS: Free at point of use — no premium
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Typical Tech Salaries: US vs UK (2024)
| Role / Level | 🇺🇸 US Gross (USD) | 🇺🇸 US Take-Home* (WA) | 🇬🇧 UK Gross (GBP) | 🇬🇧 UK Take-Home* |
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| SWE / L3 Entry | $120k – $160k | ~$95k – $128k | £50k – £70k | ~£37k – £50k |
| SWE / L4 Mid | $160k – $210k | ~$127k – $165k | £70k – £95k | ~£50k – £64k |
| SWE / L5 Senior | $210k – $280k | ~$163k – $213k | £95k – £130k | ~£63k – £82k |
| Staff Engineer L6 | $280k – $380k TC | ~$210k – $278k | £130k – £180k | ~£80k – £106k |
| Product Manager (Sr) | $180k – $260k | ~$141k – $200k | £85k – £120k | ~£57k – £77k |
| Data Scientist (Sr) | $160k – $230k | ~$127k – $178k | £75k – £110k | ~£52k – £72k |
*Estimates: US take-home based on WA state (0% state tax), single filer. UK based on England, 5% pension. Figures are approximate — use calculator above for your specific situation.
