Frequently Asked Questions

PlainGlobalPay covers all 38 OECD member countries with pre-computed take-home pay scenarios at 29 salary levels for 3 family types (single, married with children, married without children).

The tax wedge is the total difference between what an employer pays in total labor cost and what the employee takes home after income taxes and social security contributions. A tax wedge of 40% means 40 cents of every dollar of labor cost goes to taxes and contributions rather than to the employee's take-home pay.

PPP stands for Purchasing Power Parity. A PPP-adjusted salary removes differences in price levels between countries so you can compare what a given income actually buys. A $50,000 salary in a low-cost country buys more goods and services than the same nominal salary in an expensive city, even before accounting for taxes.

OECD Taxing Wages is published annually and reflects tax rules in force for a given year. PlainGlobalPay currently processes the 2025 data year. Tax laws change, so individual circumstances and later legislative changes can produce different results.

OECD Taxing Wages captures national-level income taxes and social security contributions. Local or regional income taxes (such as municipal taxes in some Nordic countries or state taxes in the US) may be included where they are part of the national reporting. Always consult local tax authorities for complete personal tax situations.

No. PlainGlobalPay is for informational and educational purposes only. Tax obligations vary substantially based on individual circumstances, residency status, deductions, credits, and changes in law. Always consult a qualified tax professional or licensed tax advisor for advice on your specific situation.

OECD Pillar Two (Global Anti-Base Erosion Rules) establishes a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% for large multinational enterprises. PlainGlobalPay tracks each OECD country's implementation status, showing which have enacted the rules into domestic law.