Compare taxes and see how much you save moving from UK to Canada
The hidden trap: Canada's 33% federal rate is misleading—add provincial tax for 53%+ combined (Ontario/BC). UK's 60% trap hits £100K-£125,140 earners. A £80,000 earner pays ~£25,000 UK vs ~$28,000 CAD (~£16,000) Ontario. Choose Canada if: under $100K, have kids (CCB). Choose UK if: £100K+, want London salaries.
Additional Rate
Plus National Insurance
Federal Rate
Plus provincial tax
At $100,000 income:
That is $1,000/month back in your pocket!
| Income | UK Tax | CA Tax | Savings | 10-Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| $75,000 | $4,500 | $2,800 | $1,700 | $17,000 |
| $100,000 | $7,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 | $30,000 |
| $150,000 | $12,000 | $7,000 | $5,000 | $50,000 |
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Between £100,000-£125,140, UK taxpayers lose £1 of personal allowance for every £2 earned, creating a 60% effective marginal rate. Canada has no equivalent trap—its rates are progressive without allowance clawbacks. If you earn in this band, Canada is significantly better despite higher top rates.
Canada wins for families. The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) provides up to $7,437/year per child under 6 (tax-free, income-tested). UK's Child Benefit is £1,331/year for first child but gets clawed back above £60,000 income. A family with 2 young kids earning $100K CAD keeps ~$10,000 more via CCB than equivalent UK family.
Both countries have universal healthcare, but funding differs. UK's NHS is funded via National Insurance (12% up to £50,270, 2% above). Canada's provincial healthcare has no direct premiums in most provinces (BC charges ~$75/month for high earners). Neither has US-style medical bills, but UK technically 'pays' more via NI contributions.
Complicated. Canada taxes residents on worldwide income. If you're a Canadian tax resident working for a UK company, you owe Canadian tax on that income. UK may also withhold tax, but the UK-Canada tax treaty allows foreign tax credits to avoid double taxation. Most remote workers become Canadian tax residents after 183+ days—consult a cross-border specialist.