German salary tax calculator
Calculate German net salary from gross (Brutto-Netto) with tax classes 1-6, health and pension insurance, solidarity surcharge and church tax.
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RV: 9.3% · KV: 8.15% · AV: 1.3% · PV: 2.2% (with child)
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About this tool
Calculate German net take-home pay from gross annual salary (Brutto-Netto-Rechner). Includes income tax brackets, statutory pension (RV 9.3%), health insurance (KV 8.15%), care insurance (PV), unemployment (AV 1.3%), solidarity surcharge, and church tax across Steuerklassen 1 to 6.
How to use it
- 1 Enter your gross annual salary (Brutto-Jahresgehalt) in Euro.
- 2 Select your German tax class (Steuerklasse 1 to 6).
- 3 Toggle church tax (Kirchensteuer) and child status for care insurance surcharge.
- 4 View your monthly and annual net pay, itemised income tax, and social security deductions.
Questions
What is the basic tax-free allowance (Grundfreibetrag) in Germany?
For 2024, the basic tax-free allowance is €11,784 for single individuals (€23,568 for married couples). Income below this threshold is completely free of income tax.
What are the German tax classes (Steuerklassen)?
Class 1 is for singles; Class 2 for single parents; Class 3 & 5 for married couples with unequal incomes; Class 4 for married couples with similar earnings; Class 6 is for second jobs.
Who pays the Solidarity Surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag)?
Since 2021, approximately 90% of German taxpayers are exempt from the Soli. It only applies to high earners whose annual income tax liability exceeds €18,130 (single).
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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