Salary and taxes in Estonia 2026
Income tax and the employee contributions are withheld from the gross salary, and the employer adds social tax on top. This guide explains all the 2026 rates and points you to the right calculator.
Gross and net salary
Gross salary is the amount agreed in the employment contract before taxes. Net salary is what reaches the employee after income tax, unemployment insurance and the funded pension. Work out the exact figure with the salary calculator.Estonian payroll taxes in 2026
| Contribution | Rate | Paid by |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 22% | employee |
| Basic exemption | €700/month | — |
| Unemployment insurance | 1.6% | employee |
| Funded pension (2nd pillar) | 2 / 4 / 6% | employee |
| Social tax | 33% | employer |
| Unemployment insurance | 0.8% | employer |
How is net salary calculated?
- The employee unemployment insurance 1.6% is deducted from the gross salary.
- The funded pension (2nd pillar) contribution 2%, 4% or 6% is deducted.
- The basic exemption €700 is subtracted and income tax 22% is applied.
- What is left is the net salary. The employer adds social tax 33% and unemployment insurance 0.8% on top.
Example: a €2000 gross salary leaves about €1658 net; the total employer cost is €2676.
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