Finland Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Finland
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Finland Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic rate | €0 - €21,200 | 12.6% |
| Second bracket | €22,000 - €32,600 | 19.0% |
| Third bracket | €32,600 - €40,100 | 30.3% |
| Fourth bracket | €40,100 - €52,100 | 33.3% |
| Top bracket | €52,100+ | 37.5% |
Municipal income tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal tax (average rate) | €0+ | 7.5% |
Public broadcasting tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting tax above threshold | €15,150+ | 2.5% |
State tax credit: €160
Employee pension insurance contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pension contribution | €0+ | 7.3% |
Employee sickness insurance contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sickness insurance | €0+ | 2.0% |
Employee unemployment insurance contribution
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment insurance | €0+ | 0.9% |
Daily allowance contribution (sickness insurance component)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Daily allowance premium | €17,255+ | 0.9% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
EUR
Top Rate
37.5%
Brackets
5 brackets
Allowance
None
Social Contributions
4 items
Assumptions
- · Municipal tax modeled at average rate of 7.50% on earned income.
- · Church tax excluded per default person model (not a church member).
- · Public broadcasting tax included at 2.5% on income exceeding EUR 15,150, capped at EUR 160.
- · Standard deduction of EUR 750 for employment expenses applied as income-based deduction.
- · Travel expense deduction to work modeled with EUR 900 threshold and EUR 7,000 maximum.
- · Employee pension (7.30%), sickness (1.98%), and unemployment (0.89%) contributions are deductible and reduce taxable income for both national and municipal tax.
- · Foreign expert tax regime (25% flat rate) excluded; standard resident progressive model used.
- · Household, accommodation, and donation deductions excluded as not applicable to default person.
- · Home office deduction abolished from 2026 per source.
- · Trade union fees no longer deductible from 2026; unemployment fund fees remain deductible.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax will I pay in Finland?
Finland uses a progressive tax system with five income tax brackets ranging from 12.64% on the lowest income up to 37.5% on income above EUR 52,100. Your actual tax rate depends on your total income, but you'll also pay municipal tax (averaging 7.50%), employee pension contributions (7.30%), sickness insurance (1.98%), and unemployment insurance (0.89%), all of which reduce your taxable income.
What deductions can I claim as an employee in Finland?
You can claim a standard employment expense deduction of EUR 750, and if you commute to work, you can deduct 50% of your travel costs between your home and workplace, with a minimum threshold of EUR 900 and a maximum of EUR 7,000. Note that trade union fees are no longer deductible from 2026, though unemployment insurance contributions remain deductible.
Do I have to pay social security contributions in Finland?
Yes, as an employee you pay mandatory contributions for pension insurance (7.30%), sickness insurance (1.98%), unemployment insurance (0.89%), and a daily allowance premium (0.88% on income above EUR 17,255). All of these contributions are deductible from your taxable income, which reduces both your national and municipal income tax.
Is there a public broadcasting tax in Finland?
Yes, Finland has a public broadcasting tax of 2.5% on income exceeding EUR 15,150, but it is capped at a maximum of EUR 160 per year. This tax is separate from income tax and social contributions.
How many income tax brackets does Finland have?
Finland has five progressive income tax brackets, starting at 12.64% for income up to EUR 21,200 and rising to 37.5% for income above EUR 52,100. The brackets are designed so that you only pay the higher rate on income that falls within that bracket, not on your entire income.
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