Understanding Employment Costs Across Europe in 2025

Employment costs in Europe are rarely straightforward. Salary is only the headline figure, with employer contributions, taxes, and living costs shifting dramatically from one country to the other.

This ebook brings every variable together for 36 countries, giving you clear, comparable data before you plan your next hire. ​This year’s expanded edition goes beyond last year’s analysis by adding cost-of-living data and salary benchmarks for every country, so you can plan with confidence.

In this ebook, you'll find:

  1. Total employer cost at €32,000, €60,000, €150,000 and the local average salary
  2. How much employees actually take home after taxes and deductions
  3. Cost-to-net-pay ratio, showing how many euros you spend for each euro an employee receives
  4. Average salary benchmarks for mid-level software developers across the continent
  5. Annual cost-of-living estimates for a single person in every capital

This ebook is ideal for HR, People Ops, Payroll, and Finance leaders or founders looking to set competitive yet sustainable compensation, choose hiring locations, and understand the full picture when it comes to employment costs abroad.

Download the guide now and turn complexity into clarity.

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