With the 30% ruling applied to a €7,000/month salary, the tax benefit is often substantial because it reduces exposure to the highest tax bracket.
Income ranking and median based on CBS income distribution 2023
With a gross salary of €7,000/month in 2025, you receive €5,693 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 26.7%.
With a gross income of €7,000/month, the effective tax rate is 26.7%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 49.5%.
An income of €7,000/month falls into tax brackets 1 and 2 and 3. In 2025, the Netherlands has three brackets: 35.82% up to €38,441, 37.48% up to €76,817, and 49.50% above.