How Amsterdam salaries are taxed
The Netherlands has no municipal income tax — Amsterdam pay is taxed at national rates. (The 30% ruling for qualifying inbound expats is not modelled — it would lower these figures substantially for eligible newcomers.) Figures are for the 2026 tax year and model a single, tax-resident, employed person with no dependents.
Amsterdam salaries run above the Dutch benchmark 'modal' income (~€48,000).
What you keep at different Amsterdam salaries
| Gross salary | Take-home / year | / month | Effective tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| €45,000 | €36,614 | €3,051 | 18.6% |
| €60,000 | €44,094 | €3,674 | 26.5% |
| €80,000 | €53,913 | €4,493 | 32.6% |
| €100,000 | €62,711 | €5,226 | 37.3% |
Single-resident estimates for 2026, in EUR.
Amsterdam take-home pay — FAQ
How much is €60,000 after tax in Amsterdam?
About €44,094 a year — roughly €3,674 a month, at an effective rate of 26.5% (2026, single resident).
Does Amsterdam have a city income tax?
The Netherlands has no municipal income tax — Amsterdam pay is taxed at national rates. (The 30% ruling for qualifying inbound expats is not modelled — it would lower these figures substantially for eligible newcomers.)
Is €60,000 a good salary in Amsterdam?
By pay alone: Amsterdam salaries run above the Dutch benchmark 'modal' income (~€48,000). Whether it feels good depends heavily on housing costs — this model compares payslips, not living costs.