Global Salary
Heatmap 2025

The heatmap aggregates salary data from 50+ countries and 100+ cities across multiple job categories. We use our proprietary deterministic modeling engine that accounts for local tax rates, cost of living, purchasing power parity, and 2025 fiscal policy adjustments.

Purchasing power is calculated by adjusting net salary (after tax) for local cost of living and rent indices. This gives a more accurate picture of real disposable income and lifestyle quality across different countries.

Yes, you can filter the heatmap by job category including Tech, Finance, Healthcare, Legal, Executive, Marketing, Consulting, and AI roles. This allows you to see salary patterns specific to your profession.

Our salary data is updated annually to reflect the latest fiscal policies, tax rates, and market conditions. The 2025 data incorporates the most recent tax law changes and economic indicators.

Countries with the highest net salaries typically include Switzerland, Singapore, UAE, Hong Kong, and the United States. However, purchasing power can vary significantly based on local cost of living.

Gross salary is your total compensation before taxes and deductions. Net salary is what you actually take home after income tax, social security contributions, and other mandatory deductions. The heatmap shows both metrics.

Tax rates vary significantly by country. For example, countries like UAE and Qatar have 0% income tax, while countries like Germany and France have progressive tax systems with rates up to 45%. Our calculations account for all mandatory deductions.

Yes, the heatmap includes regional breakdowns for Americas, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), APAC (Asia Pacific), and MENA (Middle East and North Africa). You can also filter the map by region to focus on specific areas.

The heatmap primarily shows location-based salaries. For remote work comparisons, we recommend using our Global Salary Comparison Engine which includes remote work scenarios and cost-of-living adjustments.

The heatmap provides valuable benchmarking data for salary negotiations. You can filter by your job category and region to see market rates. Remember to consider purchasing power, not just gross salary, when evaluating offers.