This page shows how the calculators reach their figures, so you can check a result yourself. Every number here comes from the same calculations the calculators use.
Example: salary step by step
| Item | Amount |
|---|
| Gross salary | 2,500.00 € |
| 2nd pillar (2%) | −50.00 € |
| Unemployment insurance, employee | −40.00 € |
| Basic exemption | 700.00 € |
| Income tax (22% of the remainder) | −376.20 € |
| Net salary | 2,033.80 € |
| Social tax (33%) | 825.00 € |
| Unemployment insurance, employer | 20.00 € |
| Total employer cost | 3,345.00 € |
Salary calculator (Estonia) →
Tax rates 2026
| Item | Rate |
|---|
| Income tax | 22% |
| Basic exemption | 700 €/month |
| Unemployment insurance, employee / employer | 1.6% / 0.8% |
| Social tax | 33% |
| Funded pension (2nd pillar) | 2%, 4% or 6% |
Worked examples
| Calculation | Result |
|---|
| €2,500 gross → net | 2,033.80 € |
| €2,033.80 net → gross | 2,500.00 € |
| €100 + 24% VAT | 124.00 € |
| Income tax on a €10,000 net dividend | 2,820.51 € |
| €10/h → monthly gross | 1,733.33 € |
| Parental benefit at €5,000 monthly income | 3,806.10 € |
How we check
- Automated tests (over 170 checks) run on every code change: they compare calculator results with previously verified values and catch errors before they go unnoticed.
- The figures on ready-made answer pages (e.g. "€2,000 gross") are tested against the real calculator.
- We review tax rates at least once a year and as soon as an official source announces a change. Average wage data comes from Statistics Estonia automatically.
What to keep in mind
- The salary calculation assumes the basic exemption has been applied for and a 2nd pillar rate of 2%. You can change both in the calculator.
- Results are informational: our calculations have not been approved by the Tax and Customs Board or any other authority. For an important decision, check an official source or ask a specialist.
Official sources
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