Gross to Net Salary Calculator - Czech Republic 🇨🇿
Calculate employee net salary and taxable income in the Czech Republic
Simply fill in your monthly gross salary, select any additional deductibles you are eligible to claim, and press calculate. The calculator will display how much you earn and pay, including: employer contributions, insurance payments, tax credits, discounts and bonuses.
1. What is the Average Salary in Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, the average annual salary stands at approximately CZK 360,000. However, salaries vary greatly depending on job role, experience, and industry. The median monthly gross salary is CZK 30,000, with regional differences.
Certain industries, such as automotive, IT, and manufacturing, offer highly competitive salaries in the Czech Republic. To give you a clearer picture, we’ve provided regional median salary insights below.
| Region | Monthly Gross Salary | Monthly Net Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | CZKÂ 40,000 | CZKÂ 31,000 |
| Brno | CZK 37,000 | CZK 29,000 |
| Ostrava | CZK 35,000 | CZKÂ 27,500 |
| Plzeň | CZK 34,000 | CZK 26,500 |
| Liberec | CZKÂ 33,000 | CZKÂ 26,000 |
According to the Czech Statistical Office, Median monthly salary by region in the Czech Republic.
2. What is the Minimum Salary in Czech Republic?
The minimum gross salary in 2024 is CZK 18,900 CZK. The minimum net salary in the Czech Republic after deducting employee contributions for social security (7.1% of gross salary), health insurance (4.5 % of gross salary), and income tax, the net salary is CZK 16,707. On minimum salary, the employee doesn’t pay income tax. Because a tax discount of CZK 2,570 covers the employee tax amount.
3. How much from my Czech salary will I pay in Social Security and Insurance?
In the Czech Republic, your salary is subject to deductions for social security and insurance. Here’s a breakdown:
As an employee, you contribute:
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7.1% of your gross salary to social security
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4.5% of your gross salary to health insurance
Your employer also makes contributions on your behalf:
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24.8% of your gross salary to social security (divided into 21.5% retirement insurance, 2.1% sickness insurance, and 1.2% unemployment insurance)
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9% of your gross salary to health insurance
These deductions are made from your gross salary, and you receive your net salary after these contributions. Our salary calculator helps you estimate your take-home pay in the Czech Republic.
4. Difference between a tax discount and a tax credit?
Here’s a concise and clear explanation:
Tax Discount:
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Reduces taxable income
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Lowers total income tax
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Examples: standard taxpayer’s discount, life insurance payments, mortgage interest rates, claiming a spouse with lower income
Tax Credit:
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Direct refund from the tax office
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Based on income
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Examples: claiming a child under 21 years old
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Can be used in place of tax discounts when filing
Key difference: Tax discounts reduce taxable income, while tax credits provide a direct refund.
When to use tax credit: If your income tax exceeds your tax discount, you can use a tax credit as a tax deduction.
In simple terms:
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Tax discounts reduce what you owe
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Tax credits give you money back
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