Bonus Tax Calculator
See the after-tax value of a bonus or 13th-month payment.
You keep, after tax
$3,618
of a $5,000 bonus · 28% lost to tax & contributions at the margin
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. Always confirm with an official tax authority or a licensed adviser before making decisions.
A bonus isn't taxed at a special punitive rate, but it can feel that way because it's taxed at your marginal rate — the rate on your top slice of income — plus social contributions. This calculator shows what you actually keep from a bonus, 13th-month payment or holiday pay after tax.
Enter your base salary and bonus amount for your country, and it computes the extra tax the bonus triggers and the net you take home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+Are bonuses taxed at a higher rate?
No. A bonus is ordinary income taxed at your marginal rate by year-end. It often feels higher because employers withhold lump sums aggressively, but any over-withholding is refunded when you file.
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.