Both Italy and United Kingdom sit in Europe, but their tax structures take different paths. On a 65.000 € gross, the effective tax burden in Italy is roughly 18.2% higher than in United Kingdom — driven by differences in INPS vs National, bracket structure, and personal allowance.
Same nominal gross applied to both tax systems. Currencies aren't FX-converted — compare structures, not purchasing power.
Italy uses a three-band IRPEF income tax (23/35/43%) plus regional and municipal surcharges of 1–3.3%. The 9.49% INPS social contribution funds pension and unemployment. The regime impatriati offers returning workers a 50–70% tax base reduction for several years.
The UK runs a three-band PAYE income tax with a generous £12,570 personal allowance, alongside Class 1 National Insurance contributions of 8% on earnings between the primary threshold and the upper limit, then 2% above. Scotland uses different bands. The personal allowance tapers above £100,000, creating a 60% effective marginal rate in that range.
Pre-calculated breakdowns at common pay levels in Italy — open either side for the full page.
Last updated: 2026. Estimates only — see the disclaimer above.