About loonr
Who is behind loonr
loonr is made by Saeid Ben Amar in Amsterdam. I am an architect and IT specialist, and I build free web tools that make everyday questions easier to answer. I design and code every calculator on this site myself, and I keep the figures up to date.
Why this site exists
Most people in the Netherlands know their gross salary. Far fewer know what they actually take home, and even fewer understand why. A payslip is full of terms like loonheffing (payroll tax) and arbeidskorting (labour tax credit). Many online tools hide the answer behind long forms or sign-ups.
loonr does one thing: it shows your net pay fast. You type an amount, answer a few short questions and get a clear result. Then, if you want, you can read how it works. The site is Dutch first, and this English version is for anyone working in the Netherlands who prefers English.
The calculators cover the moments when net pay matters most: a new job offer, a pay rise, your holiday allowance in May, a 13th month in December, or checking the minimum wage for your age.
Where the figures come from
All rates, brackets and tax credits come from official sources:
- the Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Administration), for tax brackets and tax credits;
- Rijksoverheid (Dutch government), for the minimum wage and legal rules;
- UWV and Dienst Toeslagen, where their rules affect pay.
The figures are checked and updated every January and July. The minimum wage changes on those dates too. Each page shows that it is updated for 2026.
What loonr is not
loonr is not an accountant, a tax adviser or a government service. The results are estimates based on the general rules. They do not include your pension contribution or other personal deductions. For decisions that matter, check your payslip, the Belastingdienst or a qualified adviser.
Found an error or have an idea for a better tool? Please let me know through the contact form.