| Tax Class | Net | Income Tax | Soli | Health | Pension | Unempl. | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I – Single | €1,495.28 | €81.72 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
| II – Single parent | €1,562.40 | €14.60 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
| III – Married (higher earner) | €1,577.00 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
| IV – Married (equal income) | €1,495.28 | €81.72 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
| V – Married (lower earner) | €1,469.71 | €107.29 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
| VI – Secondary job | €1,358.58 | €218.42 | €0.00 | €163.00 | €186.00 | €26.00 | €48.00 |
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FAQ: 2,000 EUR Gross to Net
With 2,000 EUR gross (tax class 1, GKV, no church tax, 2026) you receive €1,495.28 net per month. Total deductions amount to €504.72 (25% of gross).
In tax class 1, monthly income tax (Lohnsteuer) is €81.72. The solidarity surcharge is €0.00 per month. Combined that is €81.72 in taxes monthly.
Tax class 3 yields the highest net (€1,577.00) but is only available to married couples where the partner holds tax class 5. Singles use tax class 1 (€1,495.28 net). Single parents may choose tax class 2 (€1,562.40).
Monthly social insurance contributions (employee share): health insurance €163.00, pension insurance €186.00, unemployment insurance €26.00, care insurance €48.00.
Yes – company pension contributions (bAV) reduce your taxable base. Choosing a cheaper health insurer also saves money. Married couples should compare tax class combinations 3/5 versus 4/4. Use our tax class optimizer for a personalised recommendation.