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🇳🇱Updated for 2026 Tax Year

Netherlands Salary Calculator

Calculate your take-home pay instantly. See exactly how much you'll earn after income tax, social security, and other deductions in Netherlands.

Salary Details

Enter your annual gross salary to calculate take-home pay

Vakantiegeld - standard in NL

Tax benefit for expats

Total Gross:€ 54.000

Including 8% holiday allowance (€ 4.000)

Take Home Pay

Your net income after all deductions (2026)

€ 3.417
per month
Gross Income€ 4.500
Taxable Income€ 4.500

Deductions

Income Tax (Loonbelasting)-€ 736
Social Security (AOW/Anw/Wlz)-€ 896

Tax Credits

General Tax Credit (AHK)+€ 127
Labor Tax Credit (AK)+€ 421
Net Tax Payable-€ 1.083
Effective Rate
24.1%
Marginal Rate
37.6%

Tax Credits Applied (2026)

Algemene Heffingskorting (max)€3,115
Arbeidskorting (max)€5,712

Data Sources

Based on official 2026 rates from Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Administration), Rijksoverheid (Dutch Government), and Business.gov.nl. Health insurance is an estimate - actual premiums vary by insurer.

Visual Breakdown

€ 50.000 vs Netherlands Wages

Above Netherlands average

+19%

vs Netherlands Median

€ 8.000

Above Median

Where Your € 50.000 Goes

Annual breakdown of your salary

Take Home
€ 41.00082.0%
Income Tax
€ 8.82717.7%
Social Security
€ 10.75121.5%

Netherlands Income Tax Bands 2026

Learn more about tax rates and thresholds in Netherlands

Schijf 1 (Bracket 1)

35.75%

Up to €38,883

Wage tax (8.10%) + Social security: AOW (17.90%), Anw (0.10%), Wlz (9.65%)

Schijf 2 (Bracket 2)

37.56%

€38,884 - €78,426

Income tax only - social security contributions capped at bracket 1

Schijf 3 (Bracket 3)

49.50%

Above €78,426

Top marginal rate for high incomes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is income tax calculated in Netherlands?

Netherlands uses a progressive tax system where higher income is taxed at higher rates. The calculator takes into account all applicable tax brackets, deductions, and credits for the 2026 tax year.

What is included in the calculation?

The calculator includes income tax, social security contributions, and estimates for health insurance. Results show your net take-home pay after all deductions.

Is this calculator accurate?

Our calculator uses official 2026 tax rates and thresholds. However, individual circumstances may vary. For precise tax advice, consult a qualified tax professional or the official tax authority.