Moldova salary calculator · 2026
From gross pay we deduct the mandatory health insurance premium (9%) and income tax at 12%, after the personal exemption and any dependants' exemptions. Employer cost adds social insurance contributions of 24% (29% in budget institutions). MDL 15,000 gross a month leaves MDL 12,309.00 net.
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Net pay at common salaries
Personal exemption, no dependants, private sector, 2026; monthly amounts.
| Gross / month | Health premium | Income tax | Net / month | Deductions | Employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDL 6,300 | MDL 567.00 | MDL 390.96 | MDL 5,342.04 | 15.2% | MDL 7,812.00 |
| MDL 8,000 | MDL 720.00 | MDL 576.60 | MDL 6,703.40 | 16.2% | MDL 9,920.00 |
| MDL 10,000 | MDL 900.00 | MDL 795.00 | MDL 8,305.00 | 17.0% | MDL 12,400.00 |
| MDL 12,000 | MDL 1,080.00 | MDL 1,013.40 | MDL 9,906.60 | 17.4% | MDL 14,880.00 |
| MDL 15,000 | MDL 1,350.00 | MDL 1,341.00 | MDL 12,309.00 | 17.9% | MDL 18,600.00 |
| MDL 18,000 | MDL 1,620.00 | MDL 1,668.60 | MDL 14,711.40 | 18.3% | MDL 22,320.00 |
| MDL 20,000 | MDL 1,800.00 | MDL 1,887.00 | MDL 16,313.00 | 18.4% | MDL 24,800.00 |
| MDL 25,000 | MDL 2,250.00 | MDL 2,433.00 | MDL 20,317.00 | 18.7% | MDL 31,000.00 |
| MDL 30,000 | MDL 2,700.00 | MDL 2,979.00 | MDL 24,321.00 | 18.9% | MDL 37,200.00 |
| MDL 40,000 | MDL 3,600.00 | MDL 4,368.00 | MDL 32,032.00 | 19.9% | MDL 49,600.00 |
2026 taxes and contributions
From the State Tax Service and National Social Insurance House tables.
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Income tax | 12% |
| Health insurance premium (employee) | 9% |
| Social contributions (employer) | 24% · public 29% |
| Personal exemption | MDL 29,700 a year |
| Increased personal exemption | MDL 34,620 a year |
| Dependant | MDL 9,900 a year |
| Minimum wage | MDL 6,300 |
Employees pay no social contributions: the employer pays them on top of pay. The personal exemption is lost once annual income reaches MDL 360,000.
2025 and 2026 compared
Rates and exemptions stayed the same; the minimum wage went up.
| Item | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | 12% | 12% |
| Health insurance premium | 9% | 9% |
| Personal exemption (a year) | MDL 29,700 | MDL 29,700 |
| Dependant's exemption | MDL 9,900 | MDL 9,900 |
| Income limit for the personal exemption | MDL 360,000 | MDL 360,000 |
| Social contributions, private sector | 24% | 24% |
| Minimum wage | MDL 5,500 | MDL 6,300 |