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% | $23,700 |
| Social security 22.0% employee · uncapped | $22,000 |
| Total deductions | $45,700 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $54,300 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 50% | $34,123 |
| Social security no statutory contribution | — |
| Total deductions | $34,123 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $65,877 |
| Instrument | France · USD | Netherlands · USD | Δ (NL − FR) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax FRprogressive · top 45%NLprogressive · top 50% | $23,700 | $34,123 | +$10,423 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $23,700 | $34,123 | +$10,423 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
CSG/CRDS 9.7% employment + employee social; total deductions 22-25%. Midpoint used. FR22.0% · uncappedNL— | $22,000 | — | −$22,000 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $22,000 | $0 | −$22,000 |
| Total deductions | $45,700 | $34,123 | −$11,577 |
| Effective rate | 45.7% | 34.1% | -11.6 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $54,300 | $65,877 | +$11,577 |
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 | France | Netherlands | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 73.0 | 75.0 | +2.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $54,300 | $65,877 | +$11,577 |
| Real net · France basket | $54,300 | $64,120 | +$9,820 |
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