How much tax do expats pay in Netherlands?

The 30% reimbursement ruling (also known as the 30% facility) is a tax advantage for highly skilled migrants moving to the Netherlands for a specific employment role. When the necessary conditions are met, the employer can grant a tax-free allowance equivalent to 30% of the gross salary subject to Dutch payroll tax .

Whether you’re a Dutch citizen or an expat, you are required to pay taxes if you earn money while living in the Netherlands .

A monthly net wage between 2,800 EUR and 3,500 EUR is considered a good wage . This corresponds to an annual gross salary of above 45,000 EUR. Everyone getting between 3,750 EUR and 5,000 EUR gross per month is a good earner.

The Dutch wage tax rate is applied at 33,5% for the first 17.878 euros you earn. For the wage you earn between the 17.879 euros and 54.776 euros the tax rate is 42%. For the excess salary you receive the tax rate is 52%. The above percentages include Dutch social security contributions.