A €6,000 monthly gross salary (€72,000/year) places you in the top 15% of Dutch earners. At this income level, you're approaching the third tax bracket threshold (€76,817) and the 30% ruling becomes highly valuable if you're an eligible expat. This salary is typical for senior managers, tech leads, and senior consultants.
Income ranking and median based on CBS income distribution 2023
With a gross salary of €6,000/month in 2025, you receive €4,139 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
With a gross income of €6,000/month, the effective tax rate is 31.0%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 37.5%.
An income of €6,000/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 €5,045 net, which is €906 more than without the ruling. The 30% ruling is available for expats who meet the eligibility criteria.