IT Salary Calculator Romania

Estimate your net income in Romania's IT sector and compare employment (CIM) vs contracting (B2B).

Built for Romania’s IT paychecks and contractor offers

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Pick the tax year you care about and use the versioned calculators (rates and thresholds can change year to year).

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How to Calculate IT Salary in Romania?

To estimate your net salary from gross in Romania:

  1. Subtract CAS (25%) - Social Security contribution
  2. Subtract CASS (10%) - Health Insurance contribution
  3. Subtract Income Tax (10%) - Applied to remaining amount

Example: From 10,000 RON gross salary, you'll take home approximately 5,500 RON net after all deductions.

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Gross Salary
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Est. Net Salary
Estimated net income based on standard tax rates
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Quick Facts

Employment Contract (CIM)

  • 25% Social Security (CAS)
  • 10% Health Insurance (CASS)
  • 10% Income Tax

B2B (PFA/SRL)

  • 10% Income Tax (Mandatory)
  • 10% Health Insurance if yearly income > 19,800 RON
  • 25% Social Security (Optional)

FAQ

What is CIM?

CIM (Contract Individual de Muncă) is the standard employment contract in Romania. It includes all mandatory social contributions and income tax. For 2025, minimum wage earners (4,050 RON) benefit from a 300 RON monthly tax exemption.

What is B2B?

B2B (Business-to-Business) refers to working as a contractor through PFA (Persoană Fizică Autorizată) or SRL (Limited Liability Company). It offers more flexibility in managing taxes and contributions.

Are calculations accurate?

This page offers a quick estimate. For fiscal-year specific thresholds and rules, use the versioned calculators above. For edge cases, confirm with payroll/accounting.

Understanding Romanian Income Tax System

Romania's tax system features different taxation methods depending on your employment relationship. Whether you're employed under a standard contract (CIM) or operating as a contractor (PFA/SRL), understanding how taxes work is crucial for financial planning.

CIM vs B2B Tax Comparison

Tax Component CIM (Employment) B2B (PFA/SRL)
Income Tax 10% (Mandatory) 10% (Mandatory)
Social Security (CAS) 25% (Mandatory) 25% (Optional)
Health Insurance (CASS) 10% (Mandatory) 10% (If yearly income > 19,800 RON)
Tax Base Gross Salary Revenue - Deductible Expenses
Tax Administration Handled by Employer Self-managed

CIM Benefits

  • Job security and legal protections
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Automatic tax management
  • Guaranteed pension contributions

B2B Advantages

  • Higher potential net income
  • Tax deductible expenses
  • Flexibility in tax optimization
  • Multiple client opportunities

Tax updates and yearly changes

Minimum Gross Salary

Increased to 4,050 RON starting January 2025

Tax Exemptions

New 300 RON monthly tax exemption for salaries at minimum wage level (4,050 RON)

Core Tax Rates

Remain stable: 10% Income Tax, 25% CAS, 10% CASS. IT sector no longer exempt from income tax.