Italy vs Netherlands: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)

On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €51,259 in Italy and €57,432 in the Netherlands (about €57,432) — the Netherlands leaves you 12% more.

You keep more in the Netherlands up to about €180,000, and more in Italy above that.

Take-home pay at eight salary levels

Take-home pay in Italy and Netherlands at eight salary levels
Salary (USD)	Italy	Netherlands	Difference
$25K	€18,506	€21,358	Netherlands +15%
$40K	€25,980	€30,744	Netherlands +18%
$60K	€34,054	€40,626	Netherlands +19%
$80K	€42,432	€49,047	Netherlands +16%
$100K	€51,259	€57,432	Netherlands +12%
$150K	€72,282	€75,908	Netherlands +5%
$200K	€99,582	€100,968	Netherlands +1%
$300K	€143,262	€141,368	Italy +1%

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Is tax higher in Italy or the Netherlands?

At €88,000, the Netherlands takes less of your pay: you keep 65% there, against 58% in Italy.

What is the top tax rate in Italy and Netherlands?

The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 49.5% in the Netherlands.

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 €57,432 in the Netherlands (about €57,432).

2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details