Czech Payroll Calculator 2026 – Net Salary vs Take-Home | CzechPayroll.com

Czech Payroll Calculator 2026

Net salary vs take-home pay (2026). HPP / DPČ / DPP, tax and insurance — in CZK.

Employment
“Pink form” signed
Insurance is applied automatically based on contract type and legal thresholds (2026).
Tax credits
Applied only if the “pink form” is signed with this employer.
These are annual credits applied monthly as 1/12: 2,520 → 210; 5,040 → 420; 16,140 → 1,345 CZK.
Applied only if the “pink form” is signed and the employee is eligible.
Child tax credits

Enter how many children you claim in each order. “1st child” and “2nd child” can only be 0 or 1. Use “3rd+” for additional children. If child credits are higher than the calculated tax, the difference may be paid as a child tax bonus.

0–1 × 1,267 CZK
0–1 × 1,860 CZK
× 2,320 CZK
Child credits and the child tax bonus are shown only if the “pink form” is signed.
Benefits & extras
E.g., company car 1% benefit. Increases tax/insurance bases but is not paid out in cash.
Take-home pay = Net + Meal − Multisport.
Advanced settings

Disclaimer: This calculator is for general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules and thresholds may change. Some credits are annual. The calculator does not reflect the annual maximum assessment base for social insurance contributions. Child tax credits with ZTP/P are doubled. A child tax bonus can arise when child credits exceed calculated tax, but eligibility depends on statutory conditions (e.g., minimum income). Results are monthly and rounded.

How the calculator works

Net salary vs. take-home pay

Net salary is the statutory result after employee insurance and income tax (after applicable credits). Take-home pay reflects practical cash impact: net ± benefits/deductions (e.g., meal allowance, Multisport).

HPP, DPČ, DPP and thresholds

For HPP, insurance deductions apply. For agreements (DPČ/DPP), insurance is applied automatically once the legal monthly threshold is reached (2026): DPP from 12,000 CZK, DPČ from 4,500 CZK.

“Pink form” and monthly credits

Monthly credits (basic taxpayer credit, disability/ZTP/P credits and child credits) usually apply only if the employee has signed the taxpayer declaration (“pink form”) with the employer.

Child tax bonus (when credits exceed tax)

If child tax credits are higher than the calculated income tax, the difference may be paid as a child tax bonus. This tool shows the bonus separately and adds it to net salary (eligibility depends on statutory conditions).

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FAQ: Czech Payroll Calculator

Does the calculator show the exact payroll result?

It’s a high-quality estimation tool for standard monthly payroll cases. Final results depend on your payroll software, employee paperwork and special rules (e.g., annual settlement).

Why is my take-home different from net salary?

Net salary is the statutory result after insurance and tax. Take-home pay reflects practical cash after benefits/deductions (meal allowance, Multisport, etc.).

Do DPČ and DPP always include insurance?

Not always. For agreements, insurance usually starts once you reach the monthly limits: DPP from 12,000 CZK and DPČ from 4,500 CZK.

When does the 23% tax rate apply?

The calculator applies 15% up to the monthly threshold and 23% on the part above it (see the threshold in Advanced settings).

What is the child tax bonus?

If child tax credits are higher than the calculated income tax, the extra amount may be paid as a child tax bonus. This tool shows it separately and includes it in net salary.

What does “Employer cost” mean?

It’s the company’s total cost for the employee: gross salary + employer social + employer health. It helps HR/Finance compare offers and budgets.