Italy vs Mexico: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)

On €88,000 (about MX$1,784,911) you take home €51,259 in Italy and MX$1,283,607 in Mexico (about €63,285) — Mexico leaves you 23% more.

You keep more in Italy up to about €22,000, and more in Mexico above that.

Take-home pay at eight salary levels

Take-home pay in Italy and Mexico at eight salary levels
SalaryItalyMexicoDifference
$25,011€22,000MX$446,228$21,039€18,506$20,247MX$361,232Italy +4%
$39,791€35,000MX$709,908$29,536€25,980$30,991MX$552,917Mexico +5%
$60,255€53,000MX$1,075,003$38,715€34,054$44,755MX$798,478Mexico +16%
$79,582€70,000MX$1,419,816$48,240€42,432$58,124MX$1,036,989Mexico +20%
$100,045€88,000MX$1,784,911$58,275€51,259$71,947MX$1,283,607Mexico +23%
$147,794€130,000MX$2,636,801$82,176€72,282$103,461MX$1,845,855Mexico +26%
$204,638€180,000MX$3,650,955$113,213€99,582$140,978MX$2,515,196Mexico +25%
$295,589€260,000MX$5,273,602$162,872€143,262$200,913MX$3,584,484Mexico +23%

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Frequently asked questions

Is tax higher in Italy or Mexico?

At €88,000, Mexico takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 58% in Italy.

What is the top tax rate in Italy and Mexico?

The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 35% in Mexico.

How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?

On €88,000 (about MX$1,784,911) you take home €51,259 in Italy and MX$1,283,607 in Mexico (about €63,285).

2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details

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