Contractor vs Employee

Compare net income between standard employment and contractor work. The tool highlights how different tax and contribution structures affect take‑home income under each arrangement.

Contractor model is simplified and assumes flat tax on income.

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What this comparison shows


This tool compares net income between two common working arrangements: standard employment and contractor work. Contractor calculations are simplified and estimated using simplified country-specific models. Actual taxation depends on legal structure, deductions and thresholds. Actual outcomes depend on deductions, expenses, and legal structure.


Scope and limitations


This calculator is illustrative. It does not account for personal circumstances, household composition, contractual arrangements, or eligibility conditions. The results are not authoritative or legally binding. The purpose of this tool is to support structural understanding of how salary, deductions, and employment costs relate within an employment system.

This calculator is not payroll software and does not calculate individual obligations, applicable tax rates, or legally binding amounts. It does not account for personal circumstances, contracts, exemptions, or temporary national measures. Calculator does not replace official calculations or professional advice.


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