Honduras Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Honduras
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Honduras Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tax exempt | HNL 0 - HNL 228,324 | 0.0% |
| 15% bracket | HNL 228,324 - HNL 348,154 | 15.0% |
| 20% bracket | HNL 348,154 - HNL 809,661 | 20.0% |
| 25% bracket | HNL 809,661+ | 25.0% |
Municipal income tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 lempiras | HNL 0 - HNL 5,000 | 0.1% |
| 5,001–10,000 lempiras | HNL 5,001 - HNL 10,000 | 0.2% |
| 10,001–20,000 lempiras | HNL 10,001 - HNL 20,000 | 0.3% |
| 20,001–30,000 lempiras | HNL 20,001 - HNL 30,000 | 0.3% |
| 30,001–50,000 lempiras | HNL 30,001 - HNL 50,000 | 0.4% |
| 50,001–75,000 lempiras | HNL 50,001 - HNL 75,000 | 0.4% |
| 75,001–100,000 lempiras | HNL 75,001 - HNL 100,000 | 0.4% |
| 100,001–150,000 lempiras | HNL 100,001 - HNL 150,000 | 0.5% |
| 150,001+ lempiras | HNL 150,001+ | 0.5% |
Sickness and maternity
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5% sickness and maternity | HNL 0+ | 2.5% |
Capped at HNL 278 per year
Invalidity, old age, and death
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1% invalidity, old age, and death | HNL 0+ | 1.0% |
Capped at HNL 113 per year
Minimum tax on gross income
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5% on gross income ≥ L10 million | HNL 10,000,000+ | 1.5% |
Applies when income exceeds HNL 10,000,000
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
HNL
Top Rate
25.0%
Brackets
4 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
HNL 228,324
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · Municipal income tax applies to all employees; rates shown are per 1,000 lempiras of taxable income.
- · Social security contributions (sickness/maternity 2.5% and invalidity/old age 1%) are capped at stated annual ceilings and are deductible from taxable income.
- · Social housing fund contribution (1.5%) is now optional; excluded from this model.
- · INFOP contribution (1%) is employer-only; excluded.
- · Personal deductions (educational, medical, professional, charitable) are highly individual and excluded; model uses gross income as representative baseline.
- · The 1.5% minimum tax on gross income over L10 million is modeled as a surcharge when it exceeds progressive income tax.
- · No personal allowances or universal tax credits apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Honduras?
The highest marginal income tax rate in Honduras is 0.3%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How many tax brackets does Honduras have?
Honduras has 4 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.
How is take-home pay calculated in Honduras?
Take-home pay in Honduras is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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