DEIncome tax · 2026

🇩🇪 Germany Income Tax (Einkommensteuer)

Calculate your Germany income tax (einkommensteuer) for the 2026 tax year. Get an instant breakdown of tax bands, rates, deductions, social contributions, and your net take-home pay.

Your details

Gross annual salary

€

Tax Class

Additional Tax Class Options

Church Tax (Kirchensteuer)Church tax is 9% of your income tax (8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg).

Tax year

2026Current

Estimates only. Calculations run in your browser. This is not financial advice — confirm with a qualified adviser before acting.

Net amount

€35,072.50

Effective rate36.2%

Marginal rate33%

Net amount €35,072.50Income tax €19,927.50

Income tax breakdown

€19,927.50

BandRateIn bandTax

Basic Allowance (0%)0%€12,348.00€0.00

Progressive Zone 1 (14%-24%)14%€5,451.00€1,034.00

Progressive Zone 2 (24%-42%)24%€25,568.50€7,261.00

Gross annual salary€55,000.00

Income tax− €19,927.50

Net amount€35,072.50

Estimates for the 2026 tax year. Last updated 2026-01-01. This is not financial advice — confirm with a qualified adviser before acting.