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Supporting 18 European countries

Know Your Worth. Compare Properly.

RateParity calculates the real difference between contractor and permanent roles across Europe. See true take-home pay, employer costs, and hidden compensation—all in one place.

18
Countries Covered
€50K+
Calculations Run
95%+
Tax Accuracy
Free
Core Features
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Real Tax Data

Country-specific tax packs with verified rates from official sources

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True Cost Comparison

See both worker take-home and complete employer burden

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Every Assumption Editable

Customize pension, benefits, leave days, IR35 status, and more

Instant Scenarios

Model contractor day rates vs permanent salaries in seconds

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Export & Share

PDF, CSV, or shareable links for presentations and comparisons

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No Signup Required

Use for free, save scenarios locally in your browser

Why RateParity?

The Problem: Recruiters quote day rates. Employers talk salaries. Contractors juggle expenses. Nobody compares properly.

The Solution: RateParity makes it transparent. Compare what you take home, what it costs, and what you're really worth.

Who It's For

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Contractors

Validate your day rate against salary equivalents

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Employees

Understand what going independent really means

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Employers/Recruiters

Model workforce costs and benchmark rates

Countries Covered

We currently support 18 European countries with verified tax packs.

AustriaBelgiumDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyIrelandItalyLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgNetherlandsSlovakiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUnited Kingdom

What People Say

"Finally, a tool that shows the real numbers"
Anonymous Contractor
Software Developer
"Saved me hours of spreadsheet work"
Jane S.
Engineering Manager
"Now I can negotiate with confidence"
Tom M.
Freelance Designer

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