Wage Tax Calculator
Calculate your monthly or annual wage tax based on your tax class and allowances. Free online, no registration required, with 2026 tax rates and allowances.
Wage tax / month
€572.17
Tax deductions / month
€572.17
Monthly tax burden
Annual amounts
Simplified calculation according to §32a EStG 2026. Social insurance contributions are not included here. Actual wage tax may differ. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between income tax and wage tax?
Wage tax is a form of income tax that is deducted directly from your salary by your employer. At the end of the year, wage tax paid is offset against your actual income tax liability in your tax return.
How is wage tax calculated?
Wage tax depends on your gross salary, tax class, number of children, church membership, and any tax allowances entered on your electronic tax card (ELStAM).
Are the 2026 German tax values current?
Yes — all tax rates, allowances and contribution ceilings reflect 2026: basic allowance €12,348, top tax rate 42 % from €69,879, Soli exemption €20,350. Source: German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) and gesetze-im-internet.de.
Guide
Quick Answer
The wage tax calculator computes monthly or annual wage tax based on gross salary and tax class. It is tailored specifically for employees.
What is the Wage Tax Calculator?
The wage tax calculator computes monthly or annual wage tax based on gross salary and tax class. It is tailored specifically for employees.
How does the Wage Tax Calculator work?
Enter your gross salary, tax class (I-VI) and any child allowances. The calculator determines wage tax according to the 2026 annual tariff and converts it to a monthly figure. Tax-reduction allowances may also be applied.
Key Data and Facts
Six tax classes: I (single), II (single parent), III/V (married combo), IV (married equal), VI (second job). Single-parent relief: 4,260 euros.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to calculate wage tax step by step: 1. Enter the gross salary: your monthly or annual gross income from employed work. 2. Choose the tax class: I -- single, divorced, widowed people. II -- single parents (relief amount 4,260 EUR + 240 EUR per additional child). III -- married people with the higher income (partner in V). IV -- married people with similar incomes. V -- married people with the lower income. VI -- second and side jobs. 3. Take allowances into account: child allowances (0.5 or 1.0 per child), and where applicable tax allowances from the reduction procedure. 4. Read off the wage tax: the calculator applies the 2026 tariff and converts the annual tax to the month. 5. Soli and church tax: are taken into account automatically. Example: a female employee in tax class II with one child, gross 3,200 EUR/month in Bayern (8 % church tax). Wage tax: approx. 282 EUR. Church tax (8 %): approx. 22.56 EUR. Soli: 0 EUR (below the exemption limit). Total tax deduction: approx. 304.56 EUR/month. The single-parent relief amount of 4,260 EUR significantly reduces the wage tax compared with tax class I.
Calculation Example
Single parent, tax class II, 1 child, gross 3.200 EUR/month, Bayern (8% KiSt). Income tax: approx. 282 EUR. KiSt: 22,56 EUR. Soli: 0 EUR. Total tax deduction: 304,56 EUR/month.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — gesetze-im-internet.de
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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