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Odvody

deductions from salary

What does “Odvody” mean in Czechia?

Odvody — mandatory deductions from your salary. You should look at them from both sides: what is taken from you, and what your employer pays on top.

Rates 2026

Employee: social security 7.1% plus health insurance 4.5% — total 11.6%.
Employer: social security 24.8% plus health insurance 9.0% — total 33.8% on top of your gross salary.

Income Tax

15% — up to CZK 1,762,

Important. You exceeded the threshold of 1,762,812 CZK — don't panic: 23% will only apply to the amount over the threshold, not to your entire income. And remember the asymmetry: social security has a ceiling, but health insurance does not.

Examples of use

Employees pay 11.6% of their gross salary.

From the employee's gross salary, 11.6% is deducted.

The 23% rate applies only to the part of income above the limit.

Frequently asked questions

How much is deducted from a salary in the Czech Republic?

From an employee's salary, 11.6% is 7.1% for social insurance and 4.5% for health insurance, plus income tax. The employer pays an additional 33.8% on top.

If you go over the limit, is all income taxed at 23%?

No, this is a common mistake. 23% applies only to the part of income over 1,762,812 CZK per year, the rest stays at 15%.