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General Practitioner Net Salary in Dortmund, Germany (2026)

What does a General Practitioner actually take home in Dortmund? Below is the pre-calculated result for the typical gross salary, plus a full calculator for your personal situation.

Typical General Practitioner net salary — Dortmund 2026

Steuerklasse I · GKV · no Kirchensteuer · childless

Gross / month

€7.000

Net / month

€4.180

Effective rate

40.3%

Monthly breakdown
Gross salary
€7,000.00
Income taxEinkommensteuer
− €1,430.25
Health insuranceKrankenversicherung
− €508.59
PensionRentenversicherung
− €651.00
Unemployment ins.Arbeitslosenversicherung
− €91.00
Care insurancePflegeversicherung
− €139.50
Net take-home
€4,179.66

General Practitioner net salary by gross — Dortmund

Pre-calculated for Steuerklasse I, GKV, no Kirchensteuer. Actual net depends on your personal setup — use the calculator below.

Gross / monthNet / monthEffective rate
€4.000€2.60634.9%
€5.000€3.13037.4%
€5.500€3.38338.5%
€6.500€3.91539.8%
€7.000typical€4.18040.3%
€8.500€4.91742.2%
€10.500€5.97743.1%

Net take-home by tax class — €7.000 gross

Your Steuerklasse is set by your marital and employment status. It directly affects your monthly withholding.

SteuerklasseNet / month
Class I€4.180
Class II€4.344
Class III€4.731
Class IV€4.180
Class V€3.518
Class VI€2.916

Classes III and V are always paired between spouses. Class VI applies to a second concurrent job.

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Current gross

€7,000.00

Current setup

Class 1 · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Public insurance

Income
€
Personal details
€

Only members of a recognised church pay this.

This affects care insurance and, with child allowance, solidarity and church tax.

Childless surcharge applies in care insurance.

Health insurance
%

You pay half of this on top of the 7.3% statutory employee share.

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Working in Dortmund

A growing tech and logistics centre in the Ruhr region, with significantly lower living costs than western German cities.

Avg 1BR rent

€1050/mo

Avg 2BR rent

€1400/mo

After 1BR rent

€3.130/mo

After 2BR rent

€2.780/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much does a General Practitioner earn net per month in Dortmund?

A General Practitioner in Dortmund typically earns around €7.000/month gross. Based on 2026 tax rates, Steuerklasse I and GKV health insurance, the estimated net take-home is €4.180/month — an effective deduction rate of 40.3%. Your actual net depends on your tax class, health insurance choice and personal circumstances — use the calculator above for a precise figure.

What are the exact salary deductions for a General Practitioner in Dortmund?

At €7.000/month gross in Dortmund, the typical 2026 employee deductions under Steuerklasse I are: income tax (Lohnsteuer) €1.430/month, health insurance (Krankenversicherung) €509/month, pension insurance (Rentenversicherung) €651/month, unemployment insurance (Arbeitslosenversicherung) €91/month, and care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) €140/month. Total monthly deductions: €2.820.

What is the Kirchensteuer (church tax) rate in Dortmund?

In Dortmund (North Rhine-Westphalia) the church tax rate is 9% of your income tax. It only applies if you are formally registered as a member of a recognised church. You can opt out by deregistering (Kirchenaustritt) at your local Standesamt or registry office.

How does Steuerklasse affect take-home pay at €7.000 gross?

At €7.000/month gross, the net take-home varies significantly by tax class: Class I (single) €4.180, Class III (married, higher earner) €4.731, Class IV (married, equal) €4.180, Class V (married, lower earner) €3.518. Classes III and V must be used together by married couples; Class VI applies when you hold a second concurrent job.

Can I download my salary calculation as a PDF?

Yes. After you click "See General Practitioner result", the results page gives you a free PDF download with your complete net salary breakdown, including every deduction line — no sign-up required.

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