Reverse salary calculator
Net to gross salary calculator
Enter the net amount you want to receive and see the gross salary required — plus what it costs an employer. Choose a country to use its 2026 tax and contribution rules.
How net-to-gross works
Because income tax and social contributions are progressive, net pay is not a fixed percentage of gross. To find the gross behind a target net, the calculator searches for the gross that leaves exactly the net you entered, using each country's contribution caps, allowances and tax bands.
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- United Kingdom
- Hungary
- Denmark
- Bulgaria
- Portugal
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Italy
- France
- Monaco
- Andorra
- Malta
- Cyprus
- Luxembourg
- United Arab Emirates
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Guernsey
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out a gross salary from a net figure?
Enter your target net pay and the country. The calculator finds the gross salary that, after income tax and social contributions, leaves that exact net.
What does grossing up mean?
Grossing up is converting a net (take-home) amount into the gross salary required to produce it. Employers do this when they promise a fixed net pay.
Is net-to-gross the same in every country?
No. Tax bands, allowances and contribution caps differ, so the same net needs a different gross in each country. Use the country selector to compare.