🇧🇪 Belgium
Net salary in Belgium
Belgium: 4 income tax brackets from 25% to 50% in 2026. The EXPATRIATION.IO calculator turns gross salary into net take-home pay using the official scale and employee social contributions.
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Tax breakdown by bracket
| Bracket | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| €0 – €16,720 | 25.0% | €16,721 | €4,180 |
| €16,721 – €29,510 | 40.0% | €3,288 | €1,315 |
| Personal allowance | - €2,795 | ||
| Income tax | €3,085 | ||
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Computed for your profile: 22,994 € net in Belgium.
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🇧🇪 Belgium
Belgium has one of the highest marginal tax rates in Europe (50% above €51,070). However, the BBIB regime (introduced January 2022, replacing the old "special tax status for expats") provides a tax-free cost allowance of up to 35% of gross remuneration for income tax, uncapped since income year 2025 (30% capped €90,000 for social security). Social security is 13.07% of gross salary with no cap. Tax is calculated on gross salary minus social security contributions.
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Belgium is known for having one of the highest tax and social contribution burdens in Europe. Progressive income tax rates range from 25% to 50%, and employee social security contributions add approximately 13.07% of gross salary. However, Belgium offers the BBIB/RSBI expatriate tax regime that provides a flat 30% cost allowance on gross remuneration, capped at €90,000/year. Brussels, as the seat of EU institutions and NATO, hosts a large international community.
Income tax scale 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €16,720 | 25% |
| €16,721 – €29,510 | 40% |
| €29,511 – €51,070 | 45% |
| €51,071 and above | 50% |
Employee social contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security (ONSS) | 13.07% | No cap |
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Source: finances.belgium.be · Tax year 2026 · Last updated July 2026