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by pjc50 3954 days ago
50k a year (above average)

Not just above average, but in the top decile earning more than 90% of the rest of the country.
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throwaway12309 3953 days ago
Damn, never thought 50k was that good for UK to be honest. Always thought it was an ok one.

But even using 26.5k (average), we are at close to 30% on taxes on income alone) http://www.listentotaxman.com/26500?

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pjc50 3953 days ago
It's not fantastic, it's just that the UK is a very unequal country with an expensive property market. 50k gives a comfortable middle-class lifestyle outside London.

If you weren't paying those taxes, how much would you have to pay simply for equivalent health/education/unemployment insurance/pensions cover?

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