Estonia
Flat income tax 22% · Employer social tax 33% · Employee: 1.6% UI + 2% pension (default) · 0% on retained profits
Estonia Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at €50,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|
 Estonia | €39,444 | 21.1% | — |
 Latvia | €38,500 | 23% | −€944 |
 Lithuania | €30,250 | 39.5% | −€9,194 |
 Germany | €32,339 | 35.3% | −€7,105 |
Estonia: 22% flat income tax after the €8,400 basic exemption + employee unemployment insurance (1.6%) + funded pension (2%, default); effective rate is total burden on gross. Latvia: progressive income tax + social contributions (Latvian figures are not independently verified and are shown as previously published). Lithuania: progressive income tax (20%/25%/32%) + employee social insurance. Germany: progressive income tax + employee social contributions. Assumes single salaried earner, wage income only, no dependants. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc