Romania · 2026
Romania Salary Calculator
Work out what a Romanian salary actually leaves in your pocket — as an employee, or through an SRL micro-company or PFA.
VAT rate: 19%Total deductions
Employees pay pension (CAS 25%) and health (CASS 10%) on gross, then 10% income tax on the remainder — keeping about 58.5% net before any personal allowance. SRLs pay a 1% micro-company tax and 10% dividend tax; PFAs pay 10% income tax with capped health and pension contributions. For a UK reader, one flat 10% rate is simpler than the UK's 20/40/45% bands, but Romania's social contributions can still push the total deduction close to — and often above — the UK's on a typical salary.
Side-by-side comparison
- Social security caps
- Employment CAS/CASS have no cap; for PFA and dividend income, CASS is capped at 24 minimum wages.
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Romanian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.
- Double taxation treaties
- Romania has double taxation treaties with the US, UK and most of Europe, allowing foreign tax credits.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Employees pay pension (CAS 25%) and health (CASS 10%) on gross, then 10% income tax on the remainder — keeping about 58.5% net before any personal allowance. SRLs pay a 1% micro-company tax and 10% dividend tax; PFAs pay 10% income tax with capped health and pension contributions. For a UK reader, one flat 10% rate is simpler than the UK's 20/40/45% bands, but Romania's social contributions can still push the total deduction close to — and often above — the UK's on a typical salary.
What are the social security caps?
Employment CAS/CASS have no cap; for PFA and dividend income, CASS is capped at 24 minimum wages.
When do I become a tax resident?
Romanian residents are taxed on worldwide income; the 183-day rule and centre of vital interests determine residency.