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Réunion Salary & Tax Guide
Indian Ocean French department
Average Gross Salary
$24,000 / yr
Average Net Take-Home
$20,000 / yr
Top Marginal Tax Bracket
45%
Cost of Living Index
55 (US=100)
Economic & Employment Overview
Indian Ocean French department. The Reunion labour market pairs an average gross salary of $24,000 with roughly $20,000 of net take-home pay, against a cost-of-living index of 55 where New York equals 100.
Leading Industries & Tech Sectors
SugarTourismPublic Sector
Immigration & Expat Work Permits
Most foreign hires base themselves in Saint-Denis, the country’s main hub for Sugar roles. EU mobility rules apply
Major Economic Centers: Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, Le Tampon
Tax System Breakdown
Single Filer ModelFrench metropolitan tax system applies. The top marginal statutory rate is 45%.
Sample Benchmark at Average Gross ($24,000 USD):
| Gross Salary | $24,000 |
| Total Income Tax Paid | $6,000 |
| Social Contributions / Payroll | $1,920 |
| Net Annual Take-Home | $16,080 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 33.0% |