| Tax Class | Net | Income Tax | Soli | Health | Pension | Unempl. | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I – Single | €1,733.36 | €159.04 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
| II – Single parent | €1,815.41 | €76.99 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
| III – Married (higher earner) | €1,892.40 | €0.00 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
| IV – Married (equal income) | €1,733.36 | €159.04 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
| V – Married (lower earner) | €1,706.26 | €186.14 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
| VI – Secondary job | €1,564.30 | €328.10 | €0.00 | €195.60 | €223.20 | €31.20 | €57.60 |
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FAQ: 2,400 EUR Gross to Net
With 2,400 EUR gross (tax class 1, GKV, no church tax, 2026) you receive €1,733.36 net per month. Total deductions amount to €666.64 (28% of gross).
In tax class 1, monthly income tax (Lohnsteuer) is €159.04. The solidarity surcharge is €0.00 per month. Combined that is €159.04 in taxes monthly.
Tax class 3 yields the highest net (€1,892.40) but is only available to married couples where the partner holds tax class 5. Singles use tax class 1 (€1,733.36 net). Single parents may choose tax class 2 (€1,815.41).
Monthly social insurance contributions (employee share): health insurance €195.60, pension insurance €223.20, unemployment insurance €31.20, care insurance €57.60.
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.