Most of the gap is opened by Italy's Regime Impatriati regime, which displaces the standard schedule. 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 impatriate · 50% exemption | $13,457 |
| Social security 42.9% employee · capped | $9,190 |
| Total deductions | $22,647 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $77,353 |
| Instrument | Australia · USD | Italy · USD | Δ (IT − AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax AUprogressive · top 45%ITimpatriate · 50% exemption | $24,722 | $13,457 | −$11,266 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $24,722 | $13,457 | −$11,266 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
Medicare Levy +2% of taxable income. Superannuation is employer-paid. AU2.0% · uncappedIT— | $2,000 | — | −$2,000 |
9.19-10.49% INPS; cap €120,607 (2025; 2026 TBC). AU—IT9.2% · capped €120,607 | — | $9,190 | +$9,190 |
Gestione Separata 33.72-35.03%. AU—IT33.7% · uncapped | — | — | — |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $9,190 | +$7,190 |
| Total deductions | $26,722 | $22,647 | −$4,076 |
| Effective rate | 26.7% | 22.6% | -4.1 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $73,278 | $77,353 | +$4,076 |
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 | Italy | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 80.0 | 65.0 | -15.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $73,278 | $77,353 | +$4,076 |
| Real net · Australia basket | $73,278 | $95,204 | +$21,927 |
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