Understand this route
What to check
- Gross (brutto) is the amount before contributions and tax; net is after deductions; the employer's total cost may be higher. Check whether an offer states gross or net pay.
- This guide is not a tax calculator: actual deductions depend on the contract, insurance and your situation.
- If a necessary fact is unknown, use the verification route rather than assuming that you qualify.
Updated: 2026-10-07