Salary calculator Azerbaijan 2026: gross to net
Work out the deductions from a salary in Azerbaijan under the 2026 rules: income tax, social insurance (DSMF), compulsory medical insurance and unemployment insurance. If a vacancy states the net (take-home) figure, find the gross too.
Gross salary
1,000.00 AZN
Net (take-home) pay
865.00 AZN
Deducted from the salary
Income tax24.00 AZN
Social insurance (DSMF)86.00 AZN
Compulsory medical insurance20.00 AZN
Unemployment insurance5.00 AZN
Total deducted135.00 AZN
Employer pays on top
Social insurance (DSMF)164.00 AZN
Compulsory medical insurance20.00 AZN
Unemployment insurance5.00 AZN
Total cost to the employer1,189.00 AZN
Examples: gross and net (private non-oil sector, 2026)
| Gross | Income tax | Total deducted | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 AZN | 9.00 | 57.50 | 442.50 |
| 800 AZN | 18.00 | 104.00 | 696.00 |
| 1,000 AZN | 24.00 | 135.00 | 865.00 |
| 1,500 AZN | 39.00 | 212.50 | 1,287.50 |
| 2,000 AZN | 54.00 | 290.00 | 1,710.00 |
| 3,000 AZN | 125.00 | 478.50 | 2,521.50 |
| 5,000 AZN | 325.00 | 898.50 | 4,101.50 |
How it is calculated (2026)
- Income tax (private non-oil sector): up to 2,500 AZN — 3% (5% in 2027, 7% from 2028) of the pay minus 200 AZN; 2,500–8,000 AZN — 75 AZN + 10% of the part over 2,500; above 8,000 AZN — 625 AZN + 14% of the part over 8,000.
- Social insurance (DSMF): the employee pays 3% of the first 200 AZN + 10% of the rest; the employer pays 22% of the first 200 AZN, 15% of the part up to 8,000 and 11% above 8,000.
- Compulsory medical insurance: 2% up to 2,500 AZN and 0.5% of the part above, from the employee and from the employer. Unemployment insurance: 0.5% from each side.
- State and oil & gas sector: income tax up to 2,500 AZN is 14% of the pay minus 200 AZN, above it 350 AZN + 25% of the excess; DSMF is 3% from the employee and 22% from the employer; medical insurance 2% up to 8,000 AZN and 0.5% above.
The calculation is for information. For an official one, ask your accountant or the State Tax Service.
Sources: Dövlət Vergi Xidməti (taxes.gov.az), FED.az, 21.11.2025
Frequently asked questions
- What is the net pay from 1,000 AZN gross?
- In the private non-oil sector in 2026, 1,000 AZN gross leaves 865.00 AZN in hand after all deductions.
- How is income tax on salaries charged in 2026?
- In the private non-oil sector the full exemption for pay up to 8,000 AZN ended on 1 January 2026. Pay up to 2,500 AZN is now taxed at 3% after a 200 AZN allowance, 2,500–8,000 AZN at 75 AZN + 10%, and above 8,000 AZN at 625 AZN + 14%. The rate rises to 5% in 2027 and 7% from 2028.
- The vacancy states the net salary — how do I find the gross?
- Choose “Net → gross” and enter the take-home amount: the calculator finds the gross that gives it.