Our Mission
RateParity exists to make compensation transparent. Permanent roles hide true costs behind benefits and employer burden. Contracting hides real risks behind gross day rates. We show both—accurately, instantly, and honestly.
The Problem We Solve
Comparing contractor day rates to permanent salaries feels like comparing apples to oranges. A recruiter says "We're offering €300/day" while an employer says "We can offer €50,000/year." Which is better?
The real problem: neither side shows the full picture.
- Contractors see: Gross day rate. Not what they actually take home after taxes, expenses, unpaid leave, and business costs.
- Employers quote: Base salary. Not the real cost—they hide pension, health insurance, employer taxes, and benefits.
- Employees wonder: "What if I went freelance?" but can't find a reliable way to compare.
Our Solution
RateParity puts all the real numbers on the table. We calculate:
- Worker take-home: What you actually keep after all taxes
- Employer cost: What it actually costs to employ someone, including taxes and contributions
- Hidden benefits: Pension, health insurance, leave value, security
- Contractor reality: Unpaid time, business expenses, irregular income
Every assumption is editable. You control the inputs. You see the results. No black box, no hidden agenda.
Who We Serve
Contractors & Freelancers
Validate your day rate against salary equivalents. Know if that €250/day offer is competitive.
Employees Considering Contracting
Understand what leaving permanent employment really means. See your take-home vs the contractor reality.
Recruiters
Justify your rates with transparent data. Show candidates exactly what they'll earn and what it costs.
Employers & HR
Model true workforce costs. Understand what you actually pay versus what your employees take home.
Our Values
Transparency First
No hidden calculations. You see exactly how we arrive at each number.
Data Accuracy
Country-specific tax packs from official sources. Updated regularly.
Privacy by Default
Your scenarios stay in your browser. We don't store or sell your data.
Free Core Forever
Essential calculations will always be free. We believe in free access to fair comparisons.
What's Coming
We're constantly expanding RateParity. View our full roadmap to see what we're building next.
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