German Salary Calculator 2025
Calculate your net salary (take-home pay) from gross salary in Germany. Includes income tax, social security, health insurance, and all mandatory deductions.
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This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. It provides estimates based on 2025 German tax laws and social security rates. This is NOT professional tax, legal, or financial advice. Your actual net salary may differ due to individual circumstances, additional deductions, bonuses, benefits, or changes in legislation. We make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the calculations.
Always consult a qualified tax advisor (Steuerberater) or accountant for personalized advice regarding your specific tax situation. We accept no liability for any decisions made based on information provided by this tool.
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This calculator uses the official 2025 German tax tables and social security rates. However, it provides estimates only. Your actual net salary may vary based on additional factors like pension contributions, capital gains, and other deductions. Always consult a tax advisor for precise calculations.
Tax classes determine how much income tax is withheld from your salary: Class 1 (single), Class 2 (single parent), Class 3 (married, higher earner), Class 4 (married, equal earners), Class 5 (married, lower earner), Class 6 (second job). Married couples can optimize taxes by choosing 3/5 combination.
If you earn under €69,300/year (2025), you must use public insurance. Above this threshold, you can choose private. Public insurance is recommended for most people: it covers family members for free, has stable premiums, and you can't be rejected. Private is only beneficial for high earners with no dependents.
Church tax (Kirchensteuer) is 8-9% of your income tax, paid by registered members of certain churches in Germany. If you're not a church member (or leave the church officially), you don't pay this tax. Most expats are not subject to church tax.
German law requires an additional 0.6% care insurance contribution (total 2.3% instead of 1.7%) for childless individuals over 23 years old. This encourages having children and helps fund elder care.
Yes! Common deductions include: work-related expenses (home office, commuting >20km), professional development costs, moving expenses for work, pension contributions, charitable donations, and childcare costs. File an annual tax return (Steuererklärung) to claim refunds - most employees get €1,000-3,000 back.
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