Income tax in Germany (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Germany runs from 14% to 47.5%. On a €80,000 salary you take home €48,034 a year, €4,003 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 47.5%
- Lowest rate
- 14%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 19%
- Capital gains
- 25%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €12,348 | 0% |
| €12,348 to €17,799 | 14% |
| €17,799 to €69,878 | 24% |
| €69,878 to €277,825 | 42% |
| over €277,825 | 45% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 47.5% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €15,268 take-home (23.7% total tax)€25,000: €18,308 take-home (26.8% total tax)€30,000: €21,223 take-home (29.3% total tax)€35,000: €24,083 take-home (31.2% total tax)€40,000: €26,886 take-home (32.8% total tax)€45,000: €29,635 take-home (34.1% total tax)€50,000: €32,329 take-home (35.3% total tax)€60,000: €37,551 take-home (37.4% total tax)€70,000: €42,569 take-home (39.2% total tax)€80,000: €48,034 take-home (40% total tax)€90,000: €53,230 take-home (40.9% total tax)€100,000: €58,013 take-home (42% total tax)€120,000: €68,527 take-home (42.9% total tax)€150,000: €84,836 take-home (43.4% total tax)€200,000: €112,681 take-home (43.7% total tax)€250,000: €140,526 take-home (43.8% total tax)€300,000: €168,246 take-home (43.9% total tax)€400,000: €220,771 take-home (44.8% total tax)€500,000: €273,296 take-home (45.3% total tax)
Compare with other countries
Cost of living in Germany
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Germany?
Income tax in Germany runs from 14% to 47.5%, in 4 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Germany?
No — Germany has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €80,000 in Germany?
On €80,000 in Germany you take home €48,034 a year — €4,003 a month.
2026 rules checked against gesetze-im-internet.de. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details