Employer-cost calculator
Estimate 2026 employer costs from gross salary, statutory social-security contributions, company levies and fixed additional costs.
Calculate employer and payroll costs
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Enter the gross monthly salary.
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Open the additional settings only when company levies or fixed extra costs differ.
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The result shows gross salary, social insurance and total monthly and annual cost.
If you need a bespoke version
You can keep using this free tool as it is. If you need a bespoke version with your own rules, data or workflows for a website, shop or internal process, I can build it for you – for example with custom rules and data sources, approvals and exports, and website or shop integration.
How this tool calculates
Employer contributions are calculated using German 2026 rates and contribution ceilings. Only company-dependent levies and further costs remain adjustable.
Your inputs and results remain on your device. Reloading the page restores the default values.
Data status and limitations
- Reference year
- 2026
- Calculation basis as of
- 2026-07-18
- Primary source
- Federal Ministry of Health: social-security figures and long-term care insurance for 2026
- Scope
- Germany, employees covered by statutory social insurance
- Not included
- Individual levies, special groups, one-off payments and differing insurer or payroll rules
Terms used in this calculation
- Employment on-costs
- Additional employer costs beyond gross salary.
- Employer share
- The part of social-insurance contributions paid by the employer.
- Levies
- Employer contributions to compensation schemes, for example for illness or maternity.
Frequently asked questions
Is the result a complete payroll calculation?
No. Contribution ceilings, individual levies and other personnel costs may differ.
Where do I get the correct percentages?
From your payroll records, payroll software or the responsible payroll office.