Netherlands take-home pay calculator
Box 1 income tax, the general tax credit and the labour tax credit on a Dutch salary, with take-home pay per year and month, using the Belastingdienst's 2026 rates.
An estimate for 2026 for an employee below state pension (AOW) age, with employment income only. The first bracket already includes the premiums for national insurance. It leaves out health insurance premiums, pension contributions, the 30% ruling, other income and deductions, and holiday allowance timing. Check the Belastingdienst for current figures.
How this calculator works
Box 1 tax is 35.75% on the first €38,883 (this includes national insurance premiums), 37.56% up to €78,426 and 49.50% above. The general tax credit is €3,115 up to an income of €29,736, falling by 6.398% of each euro above it to zero at €78,426. The labour tax credit rises with earnings to a maximum of €5,685 at €45,592, then falls by 6.51% of each further euro to zero at €132,920. Both credits are taken off the tax, but not below zero.
Worked example: on €60,000, box 1 tax is €21,832.22. The general credit is €1,178.71 and the labour credit is €4,747.04, so tax after credits is €15,906.47. Take-home pay is €44,093.53 a year, or about €3,674 a month, before health insurance and pension.
Sources and checks
Our figures and rules follow these official sources:
- Belastingdienst: Box 1, rates and explanation
- Belastingdienst: Tabel algemene heffingskorting 2026
- Belastingdienst: Tabel arbeidskorting 2026
Employee below state pension age with employment income only. Health insurance premiums and pensions are not included.
Figures last checked: 30 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.