€18,000 a Year After Tax in Italy
On a yearly salary of €18,000 you take home about €1,338 a month (€16,051 a year) after all deductions.
Tax year 2026EURIRPEF, regional surcharges and INPS
89%kept
Take-home pay · 2026€16,051per year
- Gross pay€18,000.00
- IRPEF−€782.73
- Regional & municipal surcharges−€375.95
- INPS contributions−€1,654.20
- Cuneo fiscale bonus (tax-free)+€864.00
- Take-home€16,051.12
Effective rate10.8%
Marginal tax rate23%
Take-home vs 2025 €0
Pay breakdown
| Period | Gross | Deductions | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | €18,000.00 | €1,948.88 | €16,051.12 |
| Month | €1,500.00 | €162.41 | €1,337.59 |
| Week | €346.15 | €37.48 | €308.68 |
| Day | €69.23 | €7.50 | €61.74 |
| Hour | €8.65 | €0.94 | €7.72 |
How take-home pay is calculated in Italy
- Employees pay 9.19% INPS pension contributions, which are deducted before tax.
- IRPEF is 23% up to €28,000, 33% up to €50,000 (35% in 2025) and 43% above.
- The employment deduction and the cuneo fiscale (a tax-free bonus up to €20,000 and up to €1,000 extra deduction to €40,000) reduce the tax.
- Regional and municipal surcharges (addizionali) are added on top.
Single employee without dependants. The €1,200 trattamento integrativo for low incomes is not included. Figures are estimates, not tax advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is €18,000 a year after tax in Italy?
With default settings, a €18,000 annual salary in Italy leaves about €16,051 a year after €1,949 of deductions, an effective rate of 10.8% (2026).
What is €18,000 a year per month after tax?
About €1,338 a month, or €309 a week.
What hourly rate is €18,000 a year?
Based on a 40-hour week, it is about €8.65 an hour before tax and €7.72 after tax.
What changed for IRPEF in 2026?
The second bracket (€28,000 to €50,000) was cut from 35% to 33%, saving up to €440 a year.
