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Christmas bonus net calculator 2026 (Weihnachtsgeld)
One-off payments such as the Christmas bonus are taxed with the annual-table method – the tax is usually higher than on your monthly salary. See what remains of your bonus.
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How to use it
- Enter your regular monthly gross salary and the gross bonus.
- Choose tax class, state, church tax and children.
- Read the net bonus and the deductions.
Worked example
€3,500 monthly salary, €2,000 Christmas bonus, tax class I, NRW: €1,098 net (wage tax €467, social security €435).
Last checked: October 2026 · Based on: German wage-tax flowchart (PAP) 2026, one-off payments. Found a mistake? Use the form below – we fix confirmed errors and update the date.
Frequently asked questions
Why is more tax deducted from the bonus?
One-off payments are taxed with the annual table: the bonus is added to your annual salary and taxed at your marginal rate, which is higher than your average rate.
Do I get the extra tax back?
Partly, via the annual tax return – the final tax depends on your total annual income.