Both Romania and United Kingdom sit in Europe, but their tax structures take different paths. On a £65,000 gross, the effective tax burden in Romania is roughly 22.0% higher than in United Kingdom — driven by differences in CAS 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.
Romania has one of the simplest tax codes in Europe: a 10% flat income tax with no personal allowance, but heavy employee social contributions of 25% pension (CAS) and 10% health (CASS). IT-sector workers historically benefit from income-tax exemptions on the first portion of pay.
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 Romania — open either side for the full page.
Last updated: 2026. Estimates only — see the disclaimer above.