The gap is driven by the headline tax structure — no special regime applied. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax progressive · top 45% | $24,722 |
| Social security 2.0% employee · uncapped | $2,000 |
| Total deductions | $26,722 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $73,278 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 45% | $23,700 |
| Social security 22.0% employee · uncapped | $22,000 |
| Total deductions | $45,700 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $54,300 |
| Instrument | Australia · USD | France · USD | Δ (FR − AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax AUprogressive · top 45%FRprogressive · top 45% | $24,722 | $23,700 | −$1,022 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $24,722 | $23,700 | −$1,022 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
Medicare Levy +2% of taxable income. Superannuation is employer-paid. AU2.0% · uncappedFR22.0% · uncapped | $2,000 | $22,000 | +$20,000 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $22,000 | +$20,000 |
| Total deductions | $26,722 | $45,700 | +$18,978 |
| Effective rate | 26.7% | 45.7% | 19.0 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $73,278 | $54,300 | −$18,978 |
Table 1 · Statutory deductions, single-filer remote worker, FY2026 indicative. All amounts in USD. n/a where instrument does not apply. | |||
| PPP basis · NYC = 100 | Australia | France | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 80.0 | 73.0 | -7.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $73,278 | $54,300 | −$18,978 |
| Real net · France basket | $66,866 | $54,300 | −$12,566 |
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