Comparison of Australian and UK wage and tax rates
July 2009
Average Earners
Based on the average/median Male Full time earnings for each country.
Total deductions as a percentage of gross earnings
- 23.9% UK
- 23.7% Aus
Note: An extra, non taxable, $495 will also be paid by the Australian employer, as a super fund contribution.
Medium High Paid
Based on 2.5 times the average/median Male Full time earnings for each country.
Total deductions as a percentage of gross earnings
- 31.7% UK
- 33.4% Aus
Note: An extra, non taxable, $1,242 will also be paid by the Australian employer, as a super fund contribution.
High Paid
Based on 4.4 times the average/median Male Full time earnings for each country.
Total deductions as a percentage of gross earnings
- 35.7% UK
- 39.5% Aus
Note: An extra, non taxable, $2,205 will also be paid by the Australian employer, as a super fund contribution.