From company cost to government programs
The distribution is based on Federal Budget and Berlin's dual State/Municipal Budget for 2025. The spending numbers are taken from open data sources and approximately grouped together in the spending categories. The numbers may be not accurate. Use with cautious.
Actual stats
Combined social contributions
Combines your direct contributions, your employer's contributions (hidden cost of employing you), and the federal tax subsidies that top up each program.
Where your income tax goes - Federal budget
Income tax splits ~42.5% federal · 42.5% states · 15% municipalities. Bars show the federal budget (Bundeshaushalt 2026, €524.5B total). "Your share" is your estimated federal portion.
Contributions breakdown
All line items with rates and ceilings. Rates are 2025 statutory values.
Where your social contributions go
Social insurance funds are separate from the tax budget. Each fund is earmarked for a specific purpose.