Net DGA salary at €58,000 gross
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross DGA salary | €58,000 |
| Income tax (indicative) | approx. -€21,100 |
| Employment tax credit | approx. +€4,900 |
| General tax credit | approx. +€1,300 |
| Net per year (approx.) | approx. €43,100 |
| Net per month | approx. €3,590 |
Optimal salary-dividend combination 2026
Most DGAs keep the salary at the minimum (€58,000) and take additional income as dividend. Dividend at 24.5% is significantly cheaper than marginal income tax of 37.56%–49.5% on additional salary.
Example: €120,000 desired private income
| Route | Net total (approx.) |
|---|---|
| All as salary (€120,000 gross) | approx. €71,500 |
| Min. salary (€58,000) + dividend (€62,000) | approx. €90,000 |
Annual advantage of the optimal mix: approx. €18,000 more net.
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