Salaries by job in Italy 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Italy 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers | €6,761 | €3,931 | +170% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €2,984 | €2,107 | +19% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €2,952 | €2,099 | +18% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €2,681 | €1,989 | +7% |
| Office and administrative staff | €2,578 | €1,937 | +3% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €2,393 | €1,843 | −5% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €1,793 | €1,485 | −29% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €1,545 | €1,328 | −38% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €1,525 | €1,315 | −39% |
| All employees (median) | €2,508 | €1,902 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €2,508 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 13 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Italy?
Managers: typically €6,761 gross a month, €3,931 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Italy?
Farming, forestry and fishing: typically €1,525 gross a month, €1,315 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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