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🇷🇴 Romania Net Salary Calculator 2025
Romania has one of the simplest and most visible salary structures in Europe: a flat 10% income tax, 25% into the state pension (CAS), and 10% for health insurance (CASS). The total deduction for most employees is around 42–43% of gross, which surprises many people on first inspection. The reason is that the CAS and CASS rates are high relative to Western standards, but employer costs are correspondingly lower than in Western Europe. The 25% CAS is deductible from the income tax base, so you don't pay 10% on the portion that goes to pension. At RON 70,000 gross (about €14,000), a Romanian employee takes home around RON 40,000 after CAS and CASS contributions and income tax. At RON 120,000, take-home is approximately RON 69,000.
Romania Income Tax Brackets
| Income band | Rate |
|---|---|
| RON 0 and above | 10.00% |
Take-home pay examples
| Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month |
|---|---|---|
| RON 40,000 | RON 23,000 | RON 1,917 |
| RON 70,000 | RON 40,250 | RON 3,354 |
| RON 120,000 | RON 69,000 | RON 5,750 |
| RON 200,000 | RON 115,000 | RON 9,583 |
Employee figures only, standard deductions applied. Pension contributions, benefits in kind, and other personal factors are not included.
Data & assumptions
- Tax year
- 2026
- Last updated
- 2026-07-17
- Employment assumption
- Full-time employee, single filer
Figures are estimates based on standard deductions and do not account for pension contributions, benefits in kind, or individual circumstances. See our methodology for how these numbers are calculated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the personal deduction (deducere personală)?
Single earners with no dependants get a deduction of RON 300–500/month for income up to RON 2,000/month, phasing out completely above RON 5,300/month. At typical Romanian salaries of RON 5,000–10,000/month, most earners get little or no deduction. This calculator doesn't model it; the error is small for most users.
Is the CASS deductible from income tax?
No. CAS (pension, 25%) is deductible from the income tax base, which lowers your 10% tax bill. CASS (health, 10%) is not deductible; you pay it on full gross. This is why effective total deductions land around 42–43% rather than a simple 35% (10%+25%+10%).
How does Romanian take-home compare to Western Europe?
At equivalent gross salaries, Romania gives a slightly lower net percentage (42–43% deductions) than countries like Ireland or the UK at middle incomes, but gross salaries in Romania are also much lower. The true comparison is net purchasing power: Romanian prices are among the lowest in the EU.
What is a good salary in Romania?
Bucharest is by far Romania's most expensive city, though still significantly cheaper than Western European capitals. A single person in Bucharest typically needs RON 5,000–7,000 net per month, which corresponds to roughly RON 85,000–120,000 gross. The national median gross salary is around RON 60,000–70,000 per year. Romania's IT sector has grown rapidly: software engineers in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca commonly earn RON 120,000–250,000 gross. Compared to Western Europe the gross numbers are lower, but purchasing power goes further since Romania has some of the lowest living costs in the EU.
Does Romania have any income tax exemption for IT workers?
Yes. Software developers, programmers, and certain other IT roles employed by qualifying companies are exempt from the 10% income tax on their employment income, provided their annual gross does not exceed approximately RON 10,000 per month. CAS (25%) and CASS (10%) still apply; only the income tax portion is exempt. This calculator does not model the IT exemption, so take-home shown for qualifying IT employees is understated. The exemption has been in place since 2001 and is one of the reasons Bucharest, Cluj, and Timisoara became significant Eastern European tech hubs.
How does Romanian take-home compare to Bulgaria and Hungary?
Romania's combined deduction rate of 42–43% is higher than Bulgaria's effective 20–22% and Hungary's flat 33.5%. At equivalent gross salaries, a Bulgarian employee keeps around 78–80% of gross and a Hungarian employee keeps 66.5%, versus Romania's 57–58%. The main driver of Romania's higher effective deduction is the 25% CAS pension contribution, the highest in the region. Bulgaria keeps its SS capped and rate lower; Hungary has no SS deductibility but a clean flat structure. For high earners who reach Bulgaria's SS cap (BGN 49,560), the Bulgarian advantage is even more pronounced.