Netherlands Salary Calculator 2026
Gross-to-net salary calculator for the Netherlands. For employees and freelancers (ZZP).
Sourced from official government publications
Net monthly salary
EUR 2 627
EUR 31 529 / year
87.6% take-home
Effective tax rate
12.4%
of gross salary
Deductions
EUR 373
per month
| Deduction | Amountper month | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | EUR 3 000 | |
| INCOME TAX | ||
| Income tax (Box 1) | EUR 1 073 | 35.8% |
| General tax credit (heffingskorting)— tax credit | EUR -226 | — |
| Employment credit (arbeidskorting)— tax credit | EUR -474 | — |
| Total deductions | EUR 373 | 12.4% |
| Net salary | EUR 2 627 | |
Effective rate
12.4%
Marginal rate
35.8%
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Frequently asked questions
The Netherlands uses a Box 1 system for employment income. In 2026 there are three brackets: 35.75% up to €38 883, 37.56% up to €78 426, and 49.50% above that. These rates already include national insurance premiums (AOW, ANW, WLZ), so no separate social contribution is deducted from your payslip.
Employees receive two main credits that reduce their income tax. The general tax credit (heffingskorting) is €3 115 in 2026, and the employment credit (arbeidskorting) is up to €5 685. These are deducted directly from the computed Box 1 tax, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.
The 30% ruling (30%-regeling) allows qualifying expat employees to receive 30% of their salary tax-free for up to 5 years. Only 70% of the salary is subject to Box 1 tax. To qualify, you must have been recruited or transferred from abroad and earn at least €48 013/year (2026). A formal application to the Belastingdienst is required.
ZZP entrepreneurs benefit from the self-employed deduction (zelfstandigenaftrek, €1 200) and the SME profit exemption (MKB-winstvrijstelling, 12.7%). After these deductions, taxable profit is subject to Box 1 rates. ZZPs also pay a Zvw health insurance contribution of 4.85% on their taxable profit (capped at €79 409).
No. Unlike most EU countries, Dutch employee social insurance premiums (AOW pension, ANW survivor, WLZ care) are already built into the Box 1 income tax rates. Your employer pays separate premiums for health insurance and unemployment insurance on top of your gross salary.
The Netherlands has mid-to-high effective tax rates in the EU. An employee earning €60 000/year pays roughly 30–35% effective rate after credits. However, the high employment tax credit and general credit significantly reduce the burden for average earners. ZZP income benefits from additional deductions that lower the effective rate further.
Yes. The brackets, credits, and deduction amounts are based on 2026 Belastingdienst rates. The calculator uses the official Box 1 formula and applies the correct credits. It assumes a single person with no other deductions (e.g., mortgage interest, pension contributions). Consult a Dutch tax advisor for a personalised assessment.