Italy vs Lithuania: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €51,259 in Italy and €53,002 in Lithuania (about €53,002) — Lithuania leaves you 3% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €70,000, and more in Lithuania above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Italy | Lithuania | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $21,039€18,506 | $16,261€14,303 | Italy +29% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $29,536€25,980 | $24,073€21,175 | Italy +23% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $38,715€34,054 | $36,454€32,065 | Italy +6% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $48,240€42,432 | $48,147€42,350 | About the same |
| $100,045€88,000 | $58,275€51,259 | $60,257€53,002 | Lithuania +3% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $82,176€72,282 | $86,758€76,312 | Lithuania +6% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $113,213€99,582 | $120,897€106,341 | Lithuania +7% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $162,872€143,262 | $176,395€155,157 | Lithuania +8% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Italy or Lithuania?
At €88,000, Lithuania takes less of your pay: you keep 60% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Italy and Lithuania?
The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 32% in Lithuania.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €51,259 in Italy and €53,002 in Lithuania (about €53,002).
2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details