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What does an employee really cost?

Roughly 15.4% on top of gross salary: employer social insurance 8.8%, GESY 2.9%, Social Cohesion Fund 2%, Redundancy Fund 1.2% and HRDA 0.5%. A €30.000 salary costs the company about €34.600.

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Guidance, not tax advice — confirm with a licensed accountant. Figures last verified: July 2026.