France vs Germany: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €57,328 in France and €52,203 in Germany (about €52,203) — France leaves you 10% more.
You keep more in France up to about €180,000, and more in Germany above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | France | Germany | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $19,799€17,415 | $18,777€16,516 | France +5% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $29,933€26,329 | $27,379€24,083 | France +9% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $42,183€37,104 | $38,561€33,918 | France +9% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $53,350€46,927 | $48,396€42,569 | France +10% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $65,175€57,328 | $59,349€52,203 | France +10% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $91,255€80,268 | $83,932€73,827 | France +9% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $119,270€104,910 | $115,442€101,543 | France +3% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $160,299€140,999 | $166,093€146,095 | Germany +4% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in France or Germany?
At €88,000, France takes less of your pay: you keep 65% there, against 59% in Germany.
What is the top tax rate in France and Germany?
The top income tax rate is 49% in France and 47.5% in Germany.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €57,328 in France and €52,203 in Germany (about €52,203).
2026 rules checked against service-public.gouv.fr. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details