Five countries, compared
Employer statutory cost shown for a US$60,000 salary at default calculator assumptions. Click a country for line-by-line sources.
| Country | Statutory on-cost* | Bonuses | Notice / severance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 7.3% | None statutory | 1–8 weeks (Ontario ESA); common law can be more |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 28.6% | Aguinaldo 15 days + 25% vacation premium + PTU | No notice; unjustified dismissal ≈ 3 months + extras |
| 🇮🇳 India | 3.1% | Statutory bonus only below wage threshold | 1 month for 'workers'; contract for managers |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 14.0% | None statutory; summer/winter bonuses customary | 30 days or pay in lieu |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | 0.5% | None statutory; 13th month customary | 1 pay period + severance 30–400 days |
*Includes statutory bonuses in Mexico. Excludes items that vary by industry (e.g. Canada WSIB). See each country page for assumptions.