How much do people earn in Italy?

Across the 89 roles we model for Italy, mid-level gross pay ranges from $30,441 for tutor to $181,982 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.

What are the highest paid jobs in Italy?

In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($181,982), Machine Learning Engineer ($134,793), Cloud Architect ($134,713). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.

How much tax is taken from a salary in Italy?

We apply an approximate effective rate of about 28% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.

How do salaries in Italy compare to cost of living?

Our cost-of-living index for Italy is 0.78 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

Salary hub · Europe · 2026

Salaries in Italy

Browse 89 job salary guides for Italy. Each profile uses a deterministic model (cost of living, demand, and seniority multipliers) so you can compare roles before negotiating an offer.

Italian salary bands are quoted gross annualised and typically include a thirteenth-month instalment, with a large gap between Milan/Rome and the south.

Cost of living & salary equivalence in Italy →Take-home salary index 2026 →

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do people earn in Italy?: Across the 89 roles we model for Italy, mid-level gross pay ranges from $30,441 for tutor to $181,982 for physician per year, converted at build-time reference rates.
What are the highest paid jobs in Italy?: In our 2026 mid-level model the top three are Physician ($181,982), Machine Learning Engineer ($134,793), Cloud Architect ($134,713). These are modeled benchmarks—actual offers depend on the employer, city and your specific scope.
How much tax is taken from a salary in Italy?: We apply an approximate effective rate of about 28% for illustration. Payroll, credits and local rules change your real take-home, so use our income tax calculator for a closer estimate.
How do salaries in Italy compare to cost of living?: Our cost-of-living index for Italy is 0.78 (US = 1.00). Check the cost of living page for this market to see how much of a nominal salary survives local rent, food and transport.

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