Median gross earnings are about €3000 per month here. I don't have the data at hand but I'm guessing 90% of the adult population have monthly gross earnings between €1500 and €4500. Because we have progressive taxation those with the highest earned income pay up to 50% of their earned income in earned income tax. That, too, makes it difficult for the middle class to afford help at home. Thanks to the high taxes, however, there exist extensive government services that are either heavily subsidised or free of charge.
Median gross earnings are about €3000 per month here. I don't have the data at hand but I'm guessing 90% of the adult population have monthly gross earnings between €1500 and €4500. Because we have progressive taxation those with the highest earned income pay up to 50% of their earned income in earned income tax. That, too, makes it difficult for the middle class to afford help at home. Thanks to the high taxes, however, there exist extensive government services that are either heavily subsidised or free of charge.