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Gross and net annual earnings of single adult workers on the minimum wage

This graph, taken from the Minimum wages in 2019 annual review, looks at the gross and net annual earnings of a minimum wage worker in the EU and Norway. The highest proportional tax rate is applied in Lithuania, the lowest in Belgium.

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The latest Annual Review of minimum wages in Europe gives a detailed analysis of minimum wage rates across Europe, and not only looks at the nominal and real terms increased in minimum wages - but also levels of taxation and net pay.

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