Question 1

How is net salary calculated from gross?

Accepted Answer

Net salary is your gross salary minus income tax and mandatory social security contributions such as pension, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. Each country has different tax brackets, rates, and deduction rules. Our calculator applies the 2026 tax rules specific to the country you select.

Question 2

What is the difference between Employee and B2B calculation?

Accepted Answer

Employee mode calculates deductions for standard employment, including income tax and employee-side social contributions. B2B / freelancer mode applies self-employment rules for each country — such as paying both employer and employee portions of social security, flat tax options, or special deductions available to freelancers and sole traders.

Question 3

What does 'effective tax rate' mean?

Accepted Answer

The effective tax rate is the total percentage of your gross salary that goes to all taxes and social contributions combined. For example, if you earn 5 000 per month and take home 3 250, your effective tax rate is 35%. This is different from the top marginal rate, which only applies to income above a certain threshold.

Question 4

How accurate is this calculator?

Accepted Answer

We use 2026 tax rates and thresholds sourced from official government legislation and publicly available tax guides. The calculator provides estimates for standard cases. Individual circumstances — such as additional deductions, dependents, regional surcharges, or special tax regimes — may affect the actual amount. This tool is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional tax advice.

Question 5

Can I calculate salary in a different currency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Select any currency (USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, and 15+ others) from the dropdown next to the salary input. The calculator converts your entered amount to the country's local currency at the current exchange rate, computes all taxes and social contributions in the local currency, then converts the net salary and full breakdown back to your chosen currency. The exchange rate is displayed directly in the input field. This is especially useful for remote workers and expats who earn in one currency but pay taxes in another.

Question 6

Which countries are supported?

Accepted Answer

We currently support 13 European countries: Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Poland, and Ukraine. Each includes both employee and B2B / freelancer tax calculations. More countries are coming soon.

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