Part of the topic: 💶 Taxes & salary
Salary raise calculator 2026: what is left net?
Enter your current gross salary and the raise. The calculator shows gross and net before and after the raise – and which share of the raise you keep.
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How to use it
- Enter your current monthly gross salary.
- Enter the raise in percent or euros.
- Choose tax class, church tax and children – and read the net raise per month and year.
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: German wage-tax flowchart (PAP) 2026; 2026 social-security rates. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my net raise so much smaller?
Each extra euro is taxed at your marginal rate and social contributions are added – for typical incomes roughly 50–60 % of a raise remains net.
Can a raise lower my net pay?
No. The German income tax is progressive in steps of the income, never on the whole income, so more gross always means more net. Benefits that depend on income can change, though.
What is a good raise?
To keep purchasing power, a raise should at least match inflation. In salary talks, a figure of 3–10 % with reasons (new tasks, market salary) is common.