Example 1 — Tax only at 25%
- Direction: gross → net
- Gross: 5,000
- Tax: 25%
Net 3,750
A clean wedge: 1,250 tax leaves 3,750. Start here before adding social percentages.
Net ↔ gross pay — simplified
Convert gross to net or solve for the gross needed to hit a take-home target. Optional social % and other deductions.
This is a percentage model: tax rate, optional social contributions (%), and a flat “other deductions” amount. It does not replace country-specific payroll calculators. For net → gross we solve: gross = (net + other) ÷ (1 − (tax+social)/100). Currency formatting follows the header.
Result
Enter data and click Calculate.
How results are calculated
Gross → net: net = gross − gross×(tax+social)/100 − other.
Net → gross: gross = (net + other) ÷ (1 − (tax+social)/100).
How to use the calculator
- Choose direction: gross → net or net → gross.
- Enter the amount and tax rate %.
- Optionally add social % and other flat deductions.
- Calculate — the primary result is net or gross depending on direction.
- Review the breakdown cards for tax, social, and other amounts.
Usage examples
Example 2 — Tax plus social
- Direction: gross → net
- Gross: 8,000
- Tax: 20%
- Social: 10%
Net 5,600
Combined 30% of gross: 8,000 × 0.30 = 2,400. Net = 8,000 − 2,400.
Example 3 — Target take-home 4,000
- Direction: net → gross
- Net: 4,000
- Tax: 25%
Gross 5,333.33
4,000 ÷ 0.75 = 5,333.33. That is the gross needed at 25% tax with no social wedge.
FAQ
Is this a full payroll calculator?
No. It uses a tax %, optional social %, and a flat “other deductions” amount. It does not model country-specific payroll tables.
When should I use gross → net?
When you know the contracted or offered gross figure and want a quick take-home estimate after tax and optional social deductions.
How does net → gross work?
We solve for the gross that leaves your target net after percentage deductions and other amounts: gross = (net + other) ÷ (1 − (tax+social)/100).
What is the social contributions field?
A single percentage wedge (for example 10%). It does not split pensions, unemployment, or healthcare into separate lines.
What are “other deductions”?
A fixed amount subtracted from gross (benefits, garnishments in a simplified model). For net → gross we add it back before dividing by the keep-rate.
Why is 5,000 at 25% equal to 3,750 net?
Because 5,000 × 25% = 1,250 tax and net = 5,000 − 1,250. With no social or other deductions, the wedge equals the tax rate alone.
Does currency matter?
Formatting follows the header currency. The percentages themselves are currency-independent.
What should I open next?
Emergency fund for buffer months, simplified income tax for annual planning, and VAT for invoice net/gross splits.