Estonia vs UK: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about £75,499) you take home €68,017 in Estonia and £54,346 in the UK (about €63,344) — Estonia leaves you 7% more.
You keep more in the UK up to about €53,000, and more in Estonia above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Estonia | UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000£18,875 | $20,907€18,390 | $22,673£17,110 | UK +8% |
| $39,791€35,000£30,028 | $32,020€28,165 | $33,312£25,139 | UK +4% |
| $60,255€53,000£45,471 | $47,408€41,700 | $48,047£36,259 | UK +1% |
| $79,582€70,000£60,056 | $61,940€54,482 | $60,147£45,390 | Estonia +3% |
| $100,045€88,000£75,499 | $77,327€68,017 | $72,015£54,346 | Estonia +7% |
| $147,794€130,000£111,533 | $113,231€99,598 | $96,654£72,940 | Estonia +17% |
| $204,638€180,000£154,430 | $155,973€137,194 | $124,077£93,635 | Estonia +26% |
| $295,589€260,000£223,066 | $224,360€197,347 | $172,280£130,011 | Estonia +30% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Estonia or the UK?
At €88,000, Estonia takes less of your pay: you keep 77% there, against 72% in the UK.
What is the top tax rate in Estonia and UK?
The top income tax rate is 22% in Estonia and 45% in the UK.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about £75,499) you take home €68,017 in Estonia and £54,346 in the UK (about €63,344).
2026 rules checked against emta.ee. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details