| Tax Class | Net | Income Tax | Soli | Health | Pension | Unempl. | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I – Single | €4,417.49 | €1,692.28 | €13.66 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
| II – Single parent | €4,628.72 | €1,494.71 | €0.00 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
| III – Married (higher earner) | €5,184.62 | €938.81 | €0.00 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
| IV – Married (equal income) | €4,417.49 | €1,692.28 | €13.66 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
| V – Married (lower earner) | €4,364.32 | €1,736.59 | €22.52 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
| VI – Secondary job | €3,676.97 | €2,318.92 | €127.54 | €449.27 | €697.50 | €97.50 | €132.30 |
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FAQ: 7,500 EUR Gross to Net
With 7,500 EUR gross (tax class 1, GKV, no church tax, 2026) you receive €4,417.49 net per month. Total deductions amount to €3,082.51 (41% of gross).
In tax class 1, monthly income tax (Lohnsteuer) is €1,692.28. The solidarity surcharge is €13.66 per month. Combined that is €1,705.94 in taxes monthly.
Tax class 3 yields the highest net (€5,184.62) but is only available to married couples where the partner holds tax class 5. Singles use tax class 1 (€4,417.49 net). Single parents may choose tax class 2 (€4,628.72).
Monthly social insurance contributions (employee share): health insurance €449.27, pension insurance €697.50, unemployment insurance €97.50, care insurance €132.30.
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.