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Belgium Salary Calculator
Enter a yearly, monthly or weekly salary to see the full breakdown on take-home pay in Belgium — calculated from official 2025 government data.
Configure Your Scenario
Enter your gross salary in Belgium to see the full breakdown.
Key Metrics
The four numbers that define your tax situation in Belgium.
Belgium Income Tax Overview
Belgium has some of the highest personal income tax rates in the world, reaching 50% quickly. Employee social security (13.07%) is deducted before income tax. A tax-free personal allowance and employment expense deduction also reduce the tax base. Municipal taxes (7% of income tax) apply on top.
Where Your Money Goes
Visual decomposition of your gross salary into net pay and deductions.
Take-Home Pay
Complete Tax Breakdown
Every bracket, every contribution, every calculation step.
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | ||
| €0 – €16,320 @ 25.0%25.0% | 25.0% | €4,080 |
| €16,321 – €28,800 @ 40.0%40.0% | 40.0% | €4,992 |
| €28,801 – €49,840 @ 45.0%45.0% | 45.0% | €1,912 |
| Income Tax Subtotal | €8,189 | |
| Social Contributions | ||
| Social Security13.07% | 13.07% | €5,882 |
| Municipal Tax (Taxe Communale)1.27% | 1.27% | €573 |
| Social Contributions Subtotal | €6,455 | |
| Total Deductions | €14,644 | |
| Net Annual Pay | €30,356 | |
This result uses the standard 7% municipal tax rate and the flat employment expense cap. Actual municipal rates vary by commune (0-9%). Additional credits (e.g., work bonus for lower incomes) are not applied, so actual take-home may be slightly higher.
Estimate for relocation planning
This calculator provides a simplified estimate of income tax and mandatory social contributions. It is designed to help expats and relocating professionals compare take-home pay across countries, not to replace professional tax advice.
Assumes you are a full-year resident employee with a single gross salary.
Does not include deductions/credits, dependents, or special tax regimes.