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.
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).
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 die wage tax (Lohnsteuer) step by step: 1. Bruttogehalt enter: Ihr monatliches oder jaehrliches Bruttoeinkommen aus nichtselbstaendiger Arbeit. 2. tax class (Steuerklasse) choose: I -- Ledige, Geschiedene, Verwitwete. II -- Alleinerziehende (Entlastungsbetrag 4.260 EUR + 240 EUR je weiteres Kind). III -- Verheiratete mit hoeherem income (Partner in V). IV -- Verheiratete mit aehnlichem income. V -- Verheiratete mit niedrigerem income. VI -- Zweit- und Nebenjobs. 3. Freibetraege beruecksichtigen: Kinderfreibetraege (0,5 oder 1,0 je Kind), ggf. Steuerfreibetraege aus dem Ermaessigungsverfahren. 4. wage tax (Lohnsteuer) ablesen: Der Rechner wendet den Tarif 2026 an und rechnet die Jahressteuer auf den month um. 5. Soli und church tax (Kirchensteuer): Werden automatisch beruecksichtigt. Beispiel: Arbeitnehmerin in tax class (Steuerklasse) II mit einem Kind, gross 3.200 EUR/month in Bayern (8 % KiSt). wage tax (Lohnsteuer): ca. 282 EUR. church tax (Kirchensteuer) (8 %): ca. 22,56 EUR. Soli: 0 EUR (unter Freigrenze). Gesamtsteuerabzug: ca. 304,56 EUR/month. Der Entlastungsbetrag fuer Alleinerziehende von 4.260 EUR reduziert die wage tax (Lohnsteuer) gegenueber tax class (Steuerklasse) I deutlich.
Calculation Example
Alleinerziehende, tax class (Steuerklasse) II, 1 Kind, gross 3.200 EUR/month, Bayern (8 % KiSt). wage tax (Lohnsteuer): ca. 282 EUR. KiSt: 22,56 EUR. Soli: 0 EUR. Steuerabzug total: 304,56 EUR/month.
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