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Gross to net salary table for Germany (2026)

What is a German salary worth after tax and social contributions? The table shows net pay for common annual salaries in tax class 1, without church tax and without children. Click a salary for all tax classes and a full breakdown.

Gross per yearNet per monthNet per yearYou keep
€30,000€1,769€21,22770.8%
€40,000€2,241€26,89367.2%
€45,000€2,470€29,64265.9%
€50,000€2,695€32,33764.7%
€55,000€2,915€34,97763.6%
€60,000€3,130€37,56162.6%
€65,000€3,341€40,09061.7%
€70,000€3,549€42,58360.8%
€75,000€3,779€45,35160.5%
€80,000€4,004€48,04960.1%
€90,000€4,437€53,24559.2%
€100,000€4,836€58,03058.0%
€120,000€5,712€68,54457.1%
€150,000€7,071€84,85156.6%

Calculated with the official 2026 wage tax method, average health insurance additional contribution of 2.9%. Not tax advice. For your own numbers use the Germany salary calculator; to understand the classes read German tax classes explained.