🇩🇪 Germany Income Tax Calculator

Germany's Einkommensteuer (income tax) uses a progressive formula with effective rates from 0% (below the Grundfreibetrag of €11,784) up to 45% for very high incomes. The applicable tax class depends on marital status and employment situation.

On top of income tax, Germans pay social contributions: pension insurance (~9.3%), health insurance (~7.3%), long-term care (~1.8%), and unemployment insurance (~1.3%). The solidarity surcharge (5.5%) was largely abolished in 2021 but still applies to top earners.