Moving abroad · 2026
Moving from the UK to Germany: the salary you need
The gross salary in Germany that leaves the same take-home pay as your salary in the UK, after income tax and social security in each.
Salary needed in Germany for the same take-home
€90,367
Both leave about £3,780 a month (€4,479) after tax. Tax and social security take 24% in United Kingdom and 41% in Germany.
Tax and take-home only: it doesn't account for rent, prices or other living costs.
The UK salaries and their Germany equivalent
| Salary in the UK | Take-home a month | Equivalent in Germany |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £2,093 | €45,057 |
| £45,000 | £2,993 | €69,641 |
| £60,000 | £3,780 | €90,367 |
| £90,000 | £5,230 | €130,195 |
| £120,000 | £6,346 | €158,979 |
See the full breakdowns in the United Kingdom salary calculator and the Germany salary calculator.
Questions
What salary in Germany equals £60,000 in the UK?
About €90,367 a year. £60,000 in the UK leaves £45,357 after tax and social security; €90,367 in Germany leaves the same, €53,751, at our 16 October 2026 exchange rate.
Does this include the cost of living?
No. It matches take-home pay after tax and social security only. Rent, prices, healthcare, school fees and pension provision can matter as much as tax when you compare two places, so treat this as the tax half of the decision.
What does it assume?
A single employee with no dependants and no income besides salary, standard allowances only, and the exchange rates in our table. Bonuses, stock, relocation packages and special regimes for new arrivals aren't included.