What is the difference between gross and net? Here you can find information on social security and taxes. Salary Working in Germany means that various taxes are directly deducted from your gross salary before you receive your proper salary (net salary). A distinction is made between taxes and social security contributions . Your pay slip will list exactly how much has been deducted. However, to get an idea of the amounts beforehand, you can use gross-net calculators on the Internet. You can find [...] your tax bracket . Your tax bracket is influenced by factors like marriage or you having children, for example. If you are a member of the church, your employer also transfers the church tax to the tax office. Social insurance Germany has a well-developed system that provides people with financial security, for example in times of illness or unemployment. In Germany, if you earn a sum of money above a certain limit, you are subject to social security contributions. This means that you must be a member