Income tax in Belgium (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Belgium runs from 25% to 53.5%. On a €80,000 salary you take home €44,840 a year, €3,737 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 53.5%
- Lowest rate
- 25%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 21%
- Capital gains
- 10%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €16,720 | 25% |
| €16,720 to €29,510 | 40% |
| €29,510 to €51,070 | 45% |
| over €51,070 | 50% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 53.5% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €19,639 take-home (1.8% total tax)€25,000: €23,671 take-home (5.3% total tax)€30,000: €26,585 take-home (11.4% total tax)€35,000: €28,430 take-home (18.8% total tax)€40,000: €29,492 take-home (26.3% total tax)€45,000: €30,616 take-home (32% total tax)€50,000: €32,229 take-home (35.5% total tax)€60,000: €36,626 take-home (39% total tax)€70,000: €40,825 take-home (41.7% total tax)€80,000: €44,840 take-home (44% total tax)€90,000: €48,881 take-home (45.7% total tax)€100,000: €52,924 take-home (47.1% total tax)€120,000: €61,009 take-home (49.2% total tax)€150,000: €73,136 take-home (51.2% total tax)€200,000: €93,347 take-home (53.3% total tax)€250,000: €113,557 take-home (54.6% total tax)€300,000: €133,769 take-home (55.4% total tax)€400,000: €174,191 take-home (56.5% total tax)€500,000: €214,614 take-home (57.1% total tax)
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Cost of living in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Belgium?
Income tax in Belgium runs from 25% to 53.5%, in 4 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Belgium?
No — Belgium has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €80,000 in Belgium?
On €80,000 in Belgium you take home €44,840 a year — €3,737 a month.
2026 rules checked against fin.belgium.be. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details