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2026 Rates

Employer Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost to employ someone in Italy. See employer contributions for social security, pension, and other mandatory costs.

Employment Details

Enter the gross salary and additional costs

Tredicesima (mandatory in Italy)

E.g., training, meal vouchers, welfare aziendale

Italy Employer Rates 2026

IVS Pension:23.81%
Unemployment (NASpI):1.31%
CIG + Illness + INAIL:4.5%
TFR (Severance):7.41%
Total employer rate:~29.6%

Total Employment Cost

What it costs to employ someone in Italy (2026)

total annual cost to employer

€51,957.21

Gross Salary (RAL)€35,000.00
13th Month (Tredicesima)€2,916.67
IVS Pension (23.81%)+€9,027.96
Unemployment NASpI (1.31%)+€496.71
CIG (1.70%)+€644.58
Illness/Maternity (2.4%)+€910.00
INAIL (0.4%)+€151.67
TFR (7.41%)+€2,809.63
Total Social Security (Employer)€11,230.92
Total Annual Cost€51,957.21
Monthly Cost (x13)
€3,996.71
Overhead %
48.4%

Note: Employer social security rates vary by sector, company size, and contract type (CCNL). INAIL rates depend on risk classification. TFR (severance pay) is accrued at ~7.41% and may be directed to pension funds. Some reductions may apply for new hires.

What's Included in Employment Costs?

Understanding the full cost of hiring in Italy

Gross Salary

The agreed salary before any deductions. This is what the employee sees.

Social Security

Employer contributions to pension, healthcare, unemployment, and other insurance.

Additional Costs

Holiday allowance, pension contributions, and any other mandatory payments.