Estonia
Flat income tax 22% · Employer social tax 33% · Employee: 2% UI + 2% pension · 0% on retained profits
Estonia Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at €50,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|
 Estonia | €39,000 | 22% | — |
 Latvia | €38,500 | 23% | −€500 |
 Lithuania | €40,000 | 20% | +€1,000 |
 Germany | €33,000 | 34% | −€6,000 |
Estonia: 22% flat income tax + employee unemployment insurance (2%) + funded pension (2%). Latvia: progressive income tax + social contributions. Lithuania: flat income tax + social insurance. Germany: progressive income tax + employee social contributions. Assumes single salaried earner, standard allowances. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: May 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc