A €5,000 monthly gross salary (€60,000/year) places you in the top 25% of Dutch earners. At this income level, you're well into the second tax bracket and potentially eligible for the 30% ruling if you're an expat. This is a common salary for senior managers, senior developers, and experienced consultants.
Income ranking and median based on CBS income distribution 2023
With a gross salary of €5,000/month in 2025, you receive €3,643 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
With a gross income of €5,000/month, the effective tax rate is 27.1%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 37.5%.
An income of €5,000/month falls into tax brackets 1 and 2. In 2025, the Netherlands has three brackets: 35.82% up to €38,441, 37.48% up to €76,817, and 49.50% above.
With the 30% ruling, you would receive €4,390 net, which is €747 more than without the ruling. The 30% ruling is available for expats who meet the eligibility criteria.