🇩🇪 Germany Tax Brackets 2026
German income tax tariff 2026. All figures sourced from official publications — see sources below.
| Taxable income (zvE) | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 12.348 € | 0% (Grundfreibetrag) |
| 12.348 € – 17.799 € | 14% → 24% (progressive) |
| 17.799 € – 69.878 € | 24% → 42% (progressive) |
| 69.878 € – 277.825 € | 42% |
| Over 277.825 € | 45% (Reichensteuer) |
Plus the 5.5% solidarity surcharge above a Freigrenze, optional church tax (8–9%), and social contributions for pension, health, care and unemployment.
Sources
- §32a EStG 2026 zone formulas and coefficients. (retrieved 2026-06-22)
- Grundfreibetrag 2026 = €12,348; tax changes 2026 (official). (retrieved 2026-06-22)
- Soli 2026 Freigrenze €20,350 single / €40,700 joint; 5.5% rate; 11.9% Milderungszone. (retrieved 2026-06-22)
- 2026 Sozialversicherung Rechengrößen: BBG health/care €69,750, pension/unemployment €101,400. (retrieved 2026-06-22)
- 2026 rates: pension 18.6%, unemployment 2.6%, care 3.6% (+0.6% childless), health 14.6% + avg Zusatzbeitrag 2.9% (employee pays half of each). (retrieved 2026-06-22)
Frequently Asked Questions
+What are the Germany tax brackets for 2026?
§32a EStG progressive tariff, single assessment. 2026. Plus the 5.5% solidarity surcharge above a Freigrenze, optional church tax (8–9%), and social contributions for pension, health, care and unemployment.
+Where can I check my exact take-home pay?
Use our free Germany salary calculator to apply these 2026 brackets to your salary and see your net monthly take-home with a full breakdown.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Figures are estimates based on publicly available tax rules and may not reflect your full circumstances. See our methodology & sources (last reviewed June 2026). Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.