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🇧🇪 Belgium Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay, income tax, and social security contributions in Belgium.

Tax Breakdown for €50,000

Annual gross salary in Belgium

62.8%
24.2%
13.1%
Take-Home Pay Income Tax Social Security
Gross Salary €50,000
Employee Social Security −€6,535
Income Tax −€12,083
Net Annual Pay €31,382

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Monthly
€2,615
Bi-weekly
€1,207
Weekly
€604
Daily
€121
Hourly
€15.09
Effective Tax Rate
37.2%
of gross income goes to tax & SS
Cost to Employer
€63,525
incl. €13,525 employer SS
Total Tax Take
50.6%
of total employer cost
PPP-Adjusted Value
$45,177
equivalent US purchasing power

Belgium Tax at Different Salary Levels

Gross Salary Income Tax Employee SS Net Income Effective Rate Monthly Net
€25,000 €3,116 €3,268 €18,617 25.5% €1,551
€50,000 €12,083 €6,535 €31,382 37.2% €2,615
€75,000 €22,541 €9,803 €42,657 43.1% €3,555
€100,000 €33,407 €13,070 €53,523 46.5% €4,460
€150,000 €55,140 €19,605 €75,256 49.8% €6,271
€200,000 €76,872 €26,140 €96,988 51.5% €8,082

Belgium Tax Rate by Income

Total effective tax rate (income tax + employee social security) as a percentage of gross income.

Belgium Income Tax Brackets 2026

Up to €9,270 0%
€13,870 – €24,480 25.0%
€24,480 – €42,370 40.0%
Over €42,370 45.0%
Band 4 50.0%

Social Security Contributions

Employee Contribution
13.1%
Employer Contribution
27.1%
Combined Rate
40.1%

About Income Tax in Belgium (2026)

Belgium uses the Euro (€) (EUR) as its currency and has a Purchasing Power Parity index of 0.69 relative to the US Dollar. With a top marginal tax rate of 100.0%, Belgium is among the higher-tax countries globally. However, high tax rates often correspond with comprehensive public services including healthcare, education, and social safety nets.

Workers in Belgium benefit from a tax-free personal allowance of €9,270, meaning income below this threshold is not subject to income tax. The employee social security contribution rate is 13.1%, and the employer contribution rate is 27.1%, giving a combined rate of 40.1% that employers should factor into total employment costs.

How to use this Belgium tax calculator

Enter your annual gross salary in EUR above and click "Calculate" to see your tax breakdown. The calculator shows your income tax, employee social security, and net take-home pay, broken down by month, bi-weekly, weekly, daily, and hourly. For international comparisons, use the country comparison tool to see how Belgium stacks up.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides approximations based on OECD data for 2026 for a single individual with no children, employed full-time as a tax resident. It does not account for additional deductions, surtaxes, tax credits, or lump-sum taxes. For precise calculations, consult a qualified tax professional in Belgium.

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