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Calculate approximate net salary
From gross monthly pay: employee contributions + estimated withholding. Complements our real salary ranges from published job posts.
Gross to net calculator
See real ranges from published jobs: /salarios
What is deducted?
- • Salud: 4% del empleado (total 12.5% con empleador)
- • Pensión: 4% del empleado (total 16% con empleador)
- • Retención renta: Progressive brackets. Higher for independents.
- • Nota: Independents often pay full contributions themselves.
Data reference: 2026-06-05. Sources: Ley 100 de 1993 y actualizaciones (salud 12.5% total, pensión 16% total; empleado paga 4% cada uno) • Estatuto Tributario / DIAN tablas de retención en la fuente (simplificado por rangos mensuales; UVT actualizado anualmente).
Approximate only. Actual net depends on contract, extra deductions, city, dependents and current DIAN rules. Not tax advice — consult a professional.
Questions
How is net salary calculated in Colombia?
From gross: 4% health + 4% pension (employee share). Plus income tax withholding by brackets. Independents pay higher contributions. This is an estimate; use the calculator.
Why is my actual net different from this calculator?
It varies by extra deductions (loans, garnishments), contract type, city, dependents, and DIAN updates. Check your payslip or accountant.
