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Social Worker Net Salary in Dortmund, Germany (2026)

What does a Social Worker 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 Social Worker net salary — Dortmund 2026

Steuerklasse I · GKV · no Kirchensteuer · childless

Gross / month

€3.200

Net / month

€2.167

Effective rate

32.3%

Monthly breakdown
Gross salary
€3,200.00
Income taxEinkommensteuer
− €337.25
Health insuranceKrankenversicherung
− €280.00
PensionRentenversicherung
− €297.60
Unemployment ins.Arbeitslosenversicherung
− €41.60
Care insurancePflegeversicherung
− €76.80
Net take-home
€2,166.75

Social Worker 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
€2.000€1.47726.2%
€2.500€1.76929.2%
€3.000€2.05431.5%
€4.000€2.60634.9%
€5.000€3.13037.4%

Net take-home by tax class — €3.200 gross

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

SteuerklasseNet / month
Class I€2.167
Class II€2.278
Class III€2.441
Class IV€2.167
Class V€1.778
Class VI€1.512

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

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Current gross

€3,200.00

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

€1.117/mo

After 2BR rent

€767/mo

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social Worker earn net per month in Dortmund?

A Social Worker in Dortmund typically earns around €3.200/month gross. Based on 2026 tax rates, Steuerklasse I and GKV health insurance, the estimated net take-home is €2.167/month — an effective deduction rate of 32.3%. 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 Social Worker in Dortmund?

At €3.200/month gross in Dortmund, the typical 2026 employee deductions under Steuerklasse I are: income tax (Lohnsteuer) €337/month, health insurance (Krankenversicherung) €280/month, pension insurance (Rentenversicherung) €298/month, unemployment insurance (Arbeitslosenversicherung) €42/month, and care insurance (Pflegeversicherung) €77/month. Total monthly deductions: €1.033.

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 €3.200 gross?

At €3.200/month gross, the net take-home varies significantly by tax class: Class I (single) €2.167, Class III (married, higher earner) €2.441, Class IV (married, equal) €2.167, Class V (married, lower earner) €1.778. 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 Social Worker 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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