Question 1

How much net do I get from €80,000 per year gross?

Accepted Answer

With a gross salary of €80,000 per year in 2025, you receive €53,466 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 33.2%.

Question 2

What is the effective tax rate at €80,000 per year?

Accepted Answer

With a gross income of €80,000 per year, the effective tax rate is 33.2%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 49.5%.

Question 3

How does €80,000 per year compare to the Dutch median income?

Accepted Answer

The Dutch median yearly income is €37,200. At €80,000 per year gross, you are in the top 15% of incomes in the Netherlands. That is about €42,800 above the median. You keep about 66.8% of your gross income.

Question 4

Why does the net amount change at €80,000 per year? (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 €80,000 per year?

Accepted Answer

With the 30% ruling, you would receive €65,726 net, which is €12,260 more than without the ruling. The 30% ruling is available for expats who meet the eligibility criteria.

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