Enter a yearly, monthly or weekly salary to see the full breakdown on take-home pay in Netherlands — calculated from official 2026 government data.
Enter your gross salary in Netherlands to see the full breakdown.
The four numbers that define your tax situation in Netherlands.
The Dutch system is divided into 'Boxes'. Box 1 covers employment income and uses a three-tier combined rate (income tax + national insurance). Many expats benefit from the '30% ruling', which allows 30% of their salary to be paid tax-free.
Visual decomposition of your gross salary into net pay and deductions.
Every bracket, every contribution, every calculation step.
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | ||
| €0 – €38,883 @ 35.8%35.8% | 35.8% | €13,901 |
| €38,884 – €78,426 @ 37.6%37.6% | 37.6% | €2,298 |
| Income Tax (before credits) | €16,199 | |
| Tax Credits | ||
| General Tax Credit (Algemene Heffingskorting) | −€2,138 | |
| Employment Tax Credit (Arbeidskorting) | −€5,674 | |
| Income Tax Subtotal | €8,387 | |
| Total Deductions | €8,387 | |
| Net Annual Pay | €36,613 | |
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.