Income tax in Russia (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Russia runs from 13% to 22%. On a RUB 5,000,000 salary you take home RUB 4,298,000 a year, RUB 358,167 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 22%
- Lowest rate
- 13%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 22%
The 2026 bands, in Russian Ruble
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| RUB 0 to RUB 2,400,000 | 13% |
| RUB 2,400,000 to RUB 5,000,000 | 15% |
| RUB 5,000,000 to RUB 20,000,000 | 18% |
| RUB 20,000,000 to RUB 50,000,000 | 20% |
| over RUB 50,000,000 | 22% |
Take-home pay by salary
RUB 2,000,000: RUB 1,740,000 take-home (13% total tax)RUB 2,500,000: RUB 2,173,000 take-home (13.1% total tax)RUB 3,000,000: RUB 2,598,000 take-home (13.4% total tax)RUB 3,500,000: RUB 3,023,000 take-home (13.6% total tax)RUB 4,000,000: RUB 3,448,000 take-home (13.8% total tax)RUB 4,500,000: RUB 3,873,000 take-home (13.9% total tax)RUB 5,000,000: RUB 4,298,000 take-home (14% total tax)RUB 6,000,000: RUB 5,118,000 take-home (14.7% total tax)RUB 7,000,000: RUB 5,938,000 take-home (15.2% total tax)RUB 8,000,000: RUB 6,758,000 take-home (15.5% total tax)RUB 9,000,000: RUB 7,578,000 take-home (15.8% total tax)RUB 10,000,000: RUB 8,398,000 take-home (16% total tax)RUB 12,000,000: RUB 10,038,000 take-home (16.3% total tax)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Russia?
Income tax in Russia runs from 13% to 22%, in 5 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Russia?
No — Russia has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on RUB 5,000,000 in Russia?
On RUB 5,000,000 in Russia you take home RUB 4,298,000 a year — RUB 358,167 a month.
2026 rules checked against nalog.gov.ru. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details