How much net does my pay rise give?
How much of your rise reaches your pocket.
At a glance
The answer, and what is worth knowing.
- A 5% rise on €1,500 gross brings €50.67 net a month.
- Of a €100 gross rise on €2,000, you keep €62.37 net.
- With 14 salaries, the rise counts 14 times a year.
How we calculate it
The tool works out the net of your salary today and of the new salary, under the 2026 rules.
The difference between the two is the rise in net.
We checked the rules on 19 October 2026. The result is an estimate. It does not replace your payroll or your accountant.
What changed in the rules
What changed this year in this calculation.
Sources
- Law 5246/2025, article 3: the scale of article 15 of the Income Tax Code from the 2026 tax year · 19 October 2026
- Article 16 of the Income Tax Code: the tax reduction for employees and pensioners · 19 October 2026
- Article 60 of the Income Tax Code and circular POL.1104/2014: tax withholding on salaries · 19 October 2026
- The 2026 tax scale for employees and pensioners · 19 October 2026
- Joint ministerial decision 8934/2026 (Government Gazette B 1759, 27 March 2026): minimum wage €920 and daily pay €41.09 from 1 April 2026 · 19 October 2026
- e-EFKA contributions of employees (KPK 101): 13.37% for the employee, 21.79% for the employer · 19 October 2026
- e-EFKA circular 4/2026: ceiling on insurable pay of €7,761.94 from 1 January 2026 · 19 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Why is the rise smaller in net?
Each new euro pays 13.37% in contributions and tax at your highest rate. That is why you keep only part of the gross rise.
Can a pay rise lower my net?
No. The tax scale taxes only the part of your income in each band. Every gross rise always brings more net.