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
Got a gross figure and want the take-home number — or the other way around? Enter a tax rate, and add social contributions or other deductions if you need them.
This is a percentage model: tax rate, optional social contributions (%), and a flat "other deductions" amount. It won't replace a country-specific payroll calculator. For net → gross we solve: gross = (net + other) ÷ (1 − (tax+social)/100).
Result
Enter data and click Calculate.
How results are calculated
Direction decides which formula applies:
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 doesn't 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 goes in social contributions?
A single percentage wedge (for example 10%). It does not split pensions, unemployment, or healthcare into separate lines.
What counts as 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.
Where does the currency come from?
From the header — that sets how amounts are formatted. The percentages themselves don’t care about currency. Switch it up top if you need another one.
What else might help next?
The emergency fund calculator for buffer months, simplified income tax for annual planning, or VAT if you need invoice net/gross splits.