Italy · Approximate
Italy Salary Calculator
Estimate Italian net pay with progressive IRPEF and around 9% employee social contributions.
VAT rate: 22%Net → GrossGross → Net
per month
| Gross | Net | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3,000 EUR | 2,059 EUR | 31.4% |
| 4,500 EUR | 2,971 EUR | 34.0% |
| 6,000 EUR | 3,756 EUR | 37.4% |
Total deductions
Employees pay about 9.19% INPS social contributions, then progressive IRPEF (23% to €28,000, 35% to €50,000, 43% above). Sole traders pay about 26% INPS plus IRPEF; companies pay 24% IRES, 3.9% IRAP and 26% dividend tax. Italy's social contributions are lower than UK National Insurance, though its 43% top rate sits close to the UK's 45%.
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- Social security caps
- Employee INPS contributions (9.19%) are uncapped; IRPEF is progressive with tax credits at lower incomes.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Italian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.
- Double taxation treaties
- Italy has double taxation treaties with the US, UK and most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Employees pay about 9.19% INPS social contributions, then progressive IRPEF (23% to €28,000, 35% to €50,000, 43% above). Sole traders pay about 26% INPS plus IRPEF; companies pay 24% IRES, 3.9% IRAP and 26% dividend tax. Italy's social contributions are lower than UK National Insurance, though its 43% top rate sits close to the UK's 45%.
What are the social security caps?
Employee INPS contributions (9.19%) are uncapped; IRPEF is progressive with tax credits at lower incomes.
When do I become a tax resident?
Italian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.