Explore average salaries across Europe. We break down gross and net pay, taxes and regional differences for countries including the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ireland and Sweden — using official data.
The average salary in Sweden is around SEK 38,000 gross per month, with a median close behind at SEK 36,500. Discover why every Swede’s salary is public, plus taxes, take-home pay and salaries by industry.
The average salary in Ireland is around €52,600 gross per year, but the median is far lower. Discover Ireland’s two-speed economy, pay by region and sector, and real take-home pay.
The average salary in Italy is around €33,500 gross per year — but the north-south gap is huge. See pay by region, the 13th salary, tax and net take-home.
The modal salary in the Netherlands is around €48,000 gross per year. Discover net pay, the 30% ruling for expats, the holiday allowance and salaries by city.
The median salary in Switzerland is around CHF 84,288 gross per year — but what you keep depends heavily on your canton. See pay by canton, tax and real take-home.
The average salary in France is around €42,000 gross per year. Discover net pay after tax, salaries by region, and how France compares to other countries.
The median salary in the UK is around £39,000 per year. Discover take-home pay after tax, salaries by region, and how the UK compares to other countries.
The average salary in Germany is around €56,400 gross per year. See net pay after tax, salaries by region, and how Germany compares to other economies.
The average salary in Spain is around €31,000 gross per year. Discover net monthly pay, salaries by region, and how Spain compares to other European countries.