Living in Germany
Brutto → Netto salary calculator
See your estimated German take-home pay (2025) — taxes and social contributions broken down — then check what's left after typical living costs in your city.
Net per month
€3,145
€37,745 per year
Total deductions
37.1%
Monthly breakdown
| Gross | €5,000 |
| Income tax (Lohnsteuer) | −€807 |
| Pension (RV) | −€465 |
| Health (KV) | −€428 |
| Long-term care (PV) | −€90 |
| Unemployment (ALV) | −€65 |
| Net salary | €3,145 |
Cost of living
See roughly what's left after typical single-person costs in:
Rent (1-bed)−€1,150
Other essentials−€880
Estimated money left / month€1,115
Estimate only — based on 2025 parameters and the §32a tax formula. Not payroll-accurate or tax advice. Tax classes V and VI are approximated (no basic allowance).