Germany vs Italy: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €52,203 in Germany and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259) — Germany leaves you 2% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €53,000, and more in Germany above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Germany | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $18,777€16,516 | $21,039€18,506 | Italy +12% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $27,379€24,083 | $29,536€25,980 | Italy +8% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $38,561€33,918 | $38,715€34,054 | About the same |
| $79,582€70,000 | $48,396€42,569 | $48,240€42,432 | About the same |
| $100,045€88,000 | $59,349€52,203 | $58,275€51,259 | Germany +2% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $83,932€73,827 | $82,176€72,282 | Germany +2% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $115,442€101,543 | $113,213€99,582 | Germany +2% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $166,093€146,095 | $162,872€143,262 | Germany +2% |
Cost of living
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Germany or Italy?
At €88,000, Germany takes less of your pay: you keep 59% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Germany and Italy?
The top income tax rate is 47.5% in Germany 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 €52,203 in Germany and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259).
2026 rules checked against gesetze-im-internet.de. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details