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Germany Payroll Tax Calculator 2025

Calculate your take-home pay with wage tax, social security, solidarity surcharge, and net pay breakdown

Introduction

🎯 What

Payroll tax includes wage tax (Lohnsteuer) and social security contributions deducted from employee salaries.

👥 Who

All employees in Germany. Employers calculate and withhold taxes monthly.

💡 Why

To determine your net salary (Nettogehalt) after all mandatory deductions.

💰 Payroll Information

Gross Monthly Salary (€)

Tax Class (Steuerklasse)

Number of Children

Church Tax

Health Insurance Additional Rate (%) Avg: 1.7%

Childless & over 23 years (+0.6% nursing care)

📊 Paycheck Summary

Enter your information and calculate to see your paycheck breakdown

2025 German Payroll Tax Information

Pension Insurance

18.6%

9.3% employee + 9.3% employer

Health Insurance

14.6%

7.3% employee + 7.3% employer

+ additional rate (~1.7%)

Nursing Care

3.4%

1.7% employee + 1.7% employer

+0.6% if childless over 23

Tax Classes Explained

Class I: Single, no children

Class II: Single parent

Class III: Married, higher earner

Class IV: Married, both earn

Class V: Married, lower earner

Class VI: Second job

FAQs

Q: Is payroll tax the same as income tax?
A: Payroll tax is income tax withheld monthly (Lohnsteuer).

Q: Who pays social security?
A: Both employee and employer share contributions equally.

Q: Is church tax mandatory?
A: Only for registered church members.

Q: Are these rates exact?
A: This calculator provides estimates. Actual amounts may vary.

Disclaimer: This Germany Payroll Tax Calculator 2025 is for informational and Google AdSense purposes only. Tax rates, thresholds, and rules may change. This frontend-only tool provides estimates, not official payroll results. Always consult a German tax advisor (Steuerberater) or official payroll tables for precise calculations.