Question 1

How much net do I get from €8,000 per month gross?

Accepted Answer

With a gross salary of €8,000 per month in 2025, you receive €5,042 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 37.0%.

Question 2

What is the effective tax rate at €8,000 per month?

Accepted Answer

With a gross income of €8,000 per month, the effective tax rate is 37.0%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 49.5%.

Question 3

How does €8,000 per month compare to the Dutch median income?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch median yearly income is €37,200. At €8,000 per month gross, you are in the top 9% of incomes in the Netherlands. That is about €58,800 above the median. You keep about 63.0% of your gross income.

Question 4

Why does the net amount change at €8,000 per month? (brackets & tax credits)

Accepted Answer

Your income falls into tax brackets 1 and 2 and 3. Your marginal tax rate on additional income is 49.5%. At this income level, the employment tax credit phases out, so extra gross results in less extra net. For the full explanation (brackets, credits, contributions), see “Gross to Net Explained”.

Question 5

How much do I save with the 30% ruling at €8,000 per month?

Accepted Answer

With the 30% ruling, you would receive €6,341 net, which is €1,299 more than without the ruling. The 30% ruling is available for expats who meet the eligibility criteria.

€8,000 per month Gross = €5,042 Net (2025)

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