Mexico (Latin America) and United Kingdom (Europe) operate very different payroll systems, which makes a direct salary comparison interesting. On a £65,000 gross, the effective tax burden in United Kingdom is roughly 18.1% higher than in Mexico — driven by differences in IMSS 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.
Mexico's ISR income tax uses an 11-band sliding scale with a top rate of 35%. Employee IMSS social contributions are modest (~3%); the employer covers the lion's share. A subsidio para el empleo helps low earners. State payroll taxes are charged to the employer, not the worker.
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 Mexico — open either side for the full page.
Last updated: 2026. Estimates only — see the disclaimer above.