With the 30% ruling applied to an €80,000 salary, €24,000 is completely tax-free. You're only taxed on €56,000, avoiding most of the highest tax bracket entirely. This results in exceptional tax savings of over €10,000 annually compared to regular taxation.
Income ranking and median based on CBS income distribution 2023
With a gross salary of €80,000/year in 2025, you receive €65,726 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
With a gross income of €80,000/year, the effective tax rate is 25.5%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 49.5%.
An income of €80,000/year 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.
Yes, you can still claim mortgage interest deduction and pension contributions. You may also opt for partial non-resident taxpayer status for favorable treatment of foreign assets.