With the 30% ruling applied to a €60,000 salary, 30% of your income (€18,000) is tax-free. This means you're only taxed on €42,000, resulting in significantly higher take-home pay. The 30% ruling is available for up to 5 years for qualifying international professionals.
Income ranking and median based on CBS income distribution 2023
With a gross salary of €60,000/year in 2025, you receive €52,678 net. This results in an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
With a gross income of €60,000/year, the effective tax rate is 17.4%. The marginal rate (tax on additional income) is 37.5%.
An income of €60,000/year 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.
The 30% ruling lasts for a maximum of 5 years. If you've lived or worked in the Netherlands before, this period may be shorter.
When the ruling expires, your full salary becomes taxable. Plan ahead by increasing pension contributions or building savings during the ruling period.