How to Use the Italy Weekly to Salary Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Enter Your Weekly Salary

   • Type in your weekly gross salary
   • Example: €35,000/week

2. Select Your Region (Optional)

   • Choose from 5 regions
   • Tax rates vary by region
   • Default: Lombardy

3. Add Pre-Tax Deductions (Optional)

   • Personal Deduction: Income-dependent deduction up to €1,880
   • Dependent Deductions: Spouse (up to €800) and children (€950-€1,220 each)
   • Healthcare Expenses: Deductible medical expenses

4. Click "Show Advanced Options" (Optional)

   • Filing status (single, married, etc.)
   • Number of dependents
   • Additional withholdings

5. View Your Results

   • See your take-home pay instantly
   • View detailed tax breakdown with visual charts
   • See salary conversions across all frequencies

What You'll See:

• Gross Salary: Your total income before deductions
• Net Salary (Take-Home Pay): What goes into your bank account
• IRPEF: Income tax amount and rate
• INPS: Social security/contributions
• Effective Tax Rate: Your actual tax percentage
• Frequency Breakdown: Annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly rates

Understanding Your Italian Salary and Taxes

IRPEF (Imposta sul Reddito delle Persone Fisiche) (2026)

Progressive income tax with 5 brackets ranging from 23% to 43%

Tax Rate	Income Range	Tax on Band
23%	€0 - €15,000	€0 - €3,450
25%	€15,000 - €28,000	€3,450 - €6,700
35%	€28,000 - €50,000	€6,700 - €14,400
43%	€50,000 - €75,000	€14,400 - €25,150
43%	Over €75,000	€25,150+

Important: IRPEF brackets before personal and dependent deductions are applied.

Example Calculation:

For a €35,000 annual salary:

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1. Gross Annual Salary: €35,000
2. Primary Tax: ~7000 (example)
3. Secondary Tax: ~2800 (example)
4. Net Salary: ~€25,200

Use the calculator above for accurate calculations.

INPS (Istituto Nazionale Previdenza Sociale)

Social security contributions (9.19% for employees, 25.97% for self-employed)

• Employee Rate: 9.19%
• What It Funds: Pension benefits and social welfare programs

Example: On €35,000 annual salary = approximately €3,217/year

Regional Tax Differences

Italy has 5 regions with varying tax rates:

• Lombardy: Unique region tax rates and brackets
• Lazio: Unique region tax rates and brackets
• Campania: Unique region tax rates and brackets
• Sicily: Unique region tax rates and brackets
• Veneto: Unique region tax rates and brackets

Use the calculator above to select your specific region for accurate calculations.

Common Questions About Italian Salaries

How much is taken out of my paycheck in Italy?

For most Italian workers, approximately 28-38% of gross salary goes to taxes and deductions:

• IRPEF: 23-43% (depends on income)
• INPS: 9.19%

The exact amount depends on your income level, region, and personal circumstances.

What is gross vs net salary?

• Gross Salary: Your salary before any deductions (what's in your employment contract)
• Net Salary (Take-Home Pay): What actually arrives in your bank account after all taxes and deductions

Example:

• Gross: €35,000/year
• Net: ~€24,150/year
• Difference: ~€10,850 in taxes

How does the regional tax (addizionale regionale) work?

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