Luxembourg vs UK: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about £75,499) you take home €58,222 in Luxembourg and £54,346 in the UK (about €63,344) — the UK leaves you 9% more.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Luxembourg | UK | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000£18,875 | $21,903€19,266 | $22,673£17,110 | UK +4% |
| $39,791€35,000£30,028 | $33,361€29,344 | $33,312£25,139 | About the same |
| $60,255€53,000£45,471 | $46,215€40,651 | $48,047£36,259 | UK +4% |
| $79,582€70,000£60,056 | $56,044€49,296 | $60,147£45,390 | UK +7% |
| $100,045€88,000£75,499 | $66,191€58,222 | $72,015£54,346 | UK +9% |
| $147,794€130,000£111,533 | $90,412€79,526 | $96,654£72,940 | UK +7% |
| $204,638€180,000£154,430 | $119,867€105,435 | $124,077£93,635 | UK +4% |
| $295,589€260,000£223,066 | $169,678€149,249 | $172,280£130,011 | UK +2% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Luxembourg or the UK?
At €88,000, the UK takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 66% in Luxembourg.
What is the top tax rate in Luxembourg and UK?
The top income tax rate is 45.8% in Luxembourg 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 €58,222 in Luxembourg and £54,346 in the UK (about €63,344).
2026 rules checked against impotsdirects.public.lu. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details