German Income Tax Calculator 2026

Enter your gross salary and this calculator shows what actually reaches your bank account each month, with every deduction named in both German and English. It covers all six tax classes (Steuerklassen), the church tax rate in each of the 16 federal states, and the separate contribution rules for employees, apprentices, working students, minijobs and the self-employed.

Calculate your net income

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Net per year

Total deductions

Breakdown of yearly deductions
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These figures are an estimate for the 2026 tax year, calculated from published rates and thresholds. They ignore individual allowances such as child benefit (Kindergeld), commuting costs or company pension schemes, so your payslip will differ. This is general information, not individual tax advice.