Belgium vs Italy: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €48,073 in Belgium and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259) — Italy leaves you 7% more.
You keep more in Belgium up to about €35,000, and more in Italy above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Belgium | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $24,560€21,603 | $21,039€18,506 | Belgium +17% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $32,322€28,430 | $29,536€25,980 | Belgium +9% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $38,139€33,547 | $38,715€34,054 | Italy +2% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $46,413€40,825 | $48,240€42,432 | Italy +4% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $54,653€48,073 | $58,275€51,259 | Italy +7% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $73,954€65,050 | $82,176€72,282 | Italy +11% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $96,933€85,262 | $113,213€99,582 | Italy +17% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $133,697€117,600 | $162,872€143,262 | Italy +22% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Belgium or Italy?
At €88,000, Italy takes less of your pay: you keep 58% there, against 55% in Belgium.
What is the top tax rate in Belgium and Italy?
The top income tax rate is 53.5% in Belgium and 45.4% in Italy.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €48,073 in Belgium and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259).
2026 rules checked against fin.belgium.be. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details