How is take-home pay calculated in Ireland?

Irish take-home pay is your gross salary minus income tax (20% / 40%), USC (0.5%–8%), and PRSI (4%). Tax credits reduce your income tax liability — the personal tax credit is €1,875 for a single person in 2026. Our salary after tax calculator applies all current Irish rates and credits automatically.

What is PRSI in Ireland?

PRSI (Pay Related Social Insurance) is the Irish social insurance contribution. Most employees pay Class A PRSI at 4% on all earnings above €352 per week. It funds the State Pension, jobseeker's benefit, illness benefit and other social welfare payments.

What are the German Steuerklassen and how do they affect take-home pay?

Germany has six tax classes (Steuerklassen) that determine how much tax is withheld from your salary. Klasse I is for single employees; Klasse III gives married higher earners the most favourable tax treatment; Klasse V is for the lower-earning spouse. Choosing the right class can significantly affect monthly net pay.

How is National Insurance calculated in the UK?

UK employees pay National Insurance (NI) at 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270, and 2% on earnings above £50,270 (2026/27 rates). Employers also pay NI on top of your salary. NI contributions count toward your State Pension entitlement.

What is the French quotient familial?

The quotient familial is the French system of dividing household income by the number of 'parts' (shares) to calculate tax. Single adults have 1 part; couples have 2; each child adds 0.5. This means families with children pay tax as if each member earned a smaller income, reducing the overall rate.

💼 Salary After Tax Calculator

Calculate your exact take-home pay for UK, Ireland, Germany, France or Spain. All filing statuses, German Steuerklassen I–VI, French quotient familial. Updated 2026 rates.

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🇩🇪 German Steuerklassen (Tax Classes)

Class I — Single, divorced or widowed. Standard rates with full Grundfreibetrag (€12,096 tax-free).
Class II — Single parent (Alleinerziehend). Additional €4,260 Entlastungsbetrag deducted before tax.
Class III — Married, higher earner (paired with Class V). Ehegattensplitting: tax is calculated on half your income then doubled — significantly reduces tax when incomes differ greatly.
Class IV — Married, similar earnings. Each spouse taxed individually, same as Class I.
Class V — Married, lower earner (paired with Class III). No Grundfreibetrag; higher withholding at source.
Class VI — Second or additional job. No personal allowances; all income taxed from the first euro.

🇮🇪 Ireland — Married / Civil Partnership

One income — Standard rate band extended to €53,000 @ 20%. Total tax credits: €5,625 (married personal credit €3,750 + employee credit €1,875).
Two incomes — Each spouse has their own €44,000 band and full credits of €3,750. Enter each spouse's salary separately.

🇬🇧 UK — Marriage Allowance

The lower-earning spouse (earning under £12,570) can transfer £1,260 of their Personal Allowance to their higher-earning partner, reducing the higher earner's tax by up to £252/year. (Figures in GBP — applicable to UK residents only.)

🇫🇷 France — Quotient Familial

France taxes households by dividing income by the number of fiscal parts. A single person has 1 part; a married couple has 2 parts; each of the first two children adds 0.5 parts; further children add 1 part each. Tax = taxRate(income ÷ parts) × parts.

🇪🇸 Spain — Joint Filing

Married couples may file a joint declaración conjunta. The taxable base is reduced by €3,400. Both spouses' incomes are combined — enter total household income when selecting joint filing.

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