How to Use the Romanian Salary Calculator

A Romanian Salary Calculator is an online tool that allows employees and employers to estimate the net salary (take-home pay) from a given gross salary in Romania, after deducting taxes and mandatory contributions.

Why This Calculator Matters

Romania uses a taxation system where employees’ salaries are subject to several mandatory deductions before the final net salary is paid. These include:

Pension contribution (CAS – 25%)
Health insurance contribution (CASS – 10%)
Income tax (10%)

By using this calculator, you can quickly estimate your take-home pay without manually calculating percentages or worrying about mistakes.

How to Use the Calculator

Enter your gross salary (RON):
Input the total amount your employer offers before taxes.
Click “Calculate Net Salary”:
The calculator will automatically compute:
- Pension contribution (CAS – 25%)
- Health contribution (CASS – 10%)
- Income tax (10%)
- Final net salary
View your salary breakdown:
You will see exactly how much is deducted and what remains as your actual income.

Example Calculation

Gross Salary: 5000 RON
Pension (CAS 25%): 1250 RON
Health (CASS 10%): 500 RON
Taxable income: 3250 RON
Income Tax (10%): 325 RON
Net Salary: 2925 RON

So, from a gross salary of 5000 RON, the take-home net salary is 2925 RON.

Benefits of Using the Calculator

Helps employees negotiate salaries with realistic expectations.
Enables freelancers and contractors to plan budgets and expenses.
Provides transparency on how much the state takes in taxes and contributions.
Saves time compared to manual calculations.

Romanian Salary Calculator FAQ

Q1: What is the difference between gross and net salary?
A: Gross salary is the total salary agreed with your employer before taxes. Net salary is what you actually take home after mandatory deductions.

Q2: Which contributions are deducted in Romania?
A: Employees' pay:

CAS (pension contribution) – 25%
CASS (health insurance) – 10%
Income tax – 10% (applied to taxable income after contributions)

Q3: Does the calculator include employer contributions?
A: No, this version focuses on employee deductions only. Employers also pay certain contributions separately.

Q4: Are there salary exemptions in Romania?
A: Yes. Certain employees (e.g., IT professionals, researchers, construction workers) may benefit from income tax exemptions, reducing deductions.

Q5: Can this calculator be used for freelancers (PFA)?
A: Not directly, since freelancers have different rules for taxation and social contributions. A separate PFA calculator would be required.

Q6: Why do taxes feel so high?
A: Romania’s system shifts much of the tax burden onto employees through contributions, which can reduce the net salary significantly compared to gross.

Q7: Is this calculator legally accurate for payroll?
A: It’s a simplified estimation tool. For official payroll purposes, always rely on accounting software or a professional accountant.

Romanian Salary Calculator