Convert an hourly rate into monthly and annual pay โ gross and net. Useful for comparing an hourly contract against a salaried offer, or working out what a freelance rate is really worth.
Hourly rate to take-home pay
How monthly pay is derived
The calculator converts weekly hours to monthly using
hours ร 52 รท 12 โ
that's 4.333 weeks per month, which spreads the year evenly rather than assuming a flat four weeks.
Assuming four weeks would understate your annual pay by about 8%.
What Comes Off Your Gross Pay
Income tax (GPM)
- โ 20% on income above your NPD allowance
- โ NPD is โฌ747/month at low earnings
- โ Tapers to zero at โฌ2,677.49 gross
- โ Higher brackets apply at large incomes
Sodra โ 19.5%
- โ Applied to the full gross, no allowance
- โ Pension 8.72%
- โ Health insurance (PSD) 6.98%
- โ Sickness 1.99%, maternity 1.81%
Your employer pays a further 1.77% on top of your gross. That's their cost โ it doesn't reduce your pay, but it's worth knowing when negotiating, since it's part of what you cost them.
Reference Rates
| Hourly rate | Gross / month (40h) | Net / month | Net hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| โฌ6.00 | โฌ1,040.00 | โฌ778.60 | โฌ4.49 |
| โฌ8.00 | โฌ1,386.67 | โฌ965.43 | โฌ5.57 |
| โฌ10.00 | โฌ1,733.33 | โฌ1,141.19 | โฌ6.58 |
| โฌ15.00 | โฌ2,600.00 | โฌ1,580.59 | โฌ9.12 |
| โฌ20.00 | โฌ3,466.67 | โฌ2,097.33 | โฌ12.10 |
| โฌ30.00 | โฌ5,200.00 | โฌ3,146.00 | โฌ18.15 |
40 hours per week, no Pillar II contribution, standard NPD. Figures rounded to the cent.
Notice how the effective rate changes
At โฌ6/hour you keep around 75% of your gross; at โฌ30/hour, closer to 60%. That's the NPD tapering away โ the tax-free allowance shrinks as earnings rise, so each additional euro is taxed more heavily. Worth understanding before you assume a rate increase translates proportionally into take-home pay.
Using This to Compare Offers
- Hourly vs salaried. Convert the hourly rate to monthly gross and compare like with like. Then check what else the salaried role includes โ paid holiday, sick pay and stability have real value an hourly rate doesn't capture.
- Freelance rates need a premium. If you're quoting as self-employed rather than employed, your rate has to cover unpaid holiday, your own contributions and gaps between contracts. A freelance hour is not worth the same as an employed hour.
- Overtime. Lithuanian labour law provides for enhanced rates on overtime and certain hours. Confirm how your contract handles it.
- Check against the minimum wage. The statutory MMA is โฌ1,153 per month in 2026, which sets a floor for full-time employed work โ equivalent to a minimum hourly rate of โฌ7.05.
โ Verify before publishing. Current overtime multipliers must be confirmed against official sources. MMA (โฌ1,153), the minimum hourly rate (โฌ7.05), the NPD formula and Sodra component rates are verified for 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert hourly pay to monthly in Lithuania?
Multiply your hourly rate by weekly hours, then by 52, then divide by 12. Using four weeks per month instead understates your annual earnings by roughly 8%.
What is full-time in Lithuania?
Normally 40 hours per week. Part-time and reduced-hours arrangements are common and are governed by your contract.
What is the minimum wage?
The monthly minimum (MMA) is โฌ1,153 in 2026, equivalent to a minimum hourly rate of โฌ7.05.
Why is my net hourly rate so much lower than my gross?
Sodra takes 19.5% of gross regardless of earnings, and income tax applies at 20% above your NPD allowance. Combined, that's typically 25โ40% depending on your income level.
Does this work for freelance rates?
Not directly. This calculator uses employment deductions. Self-employment under individuali veikla is taxed differently, with its own contribution basis and allowable deductions. A dedicated calculator for that is planned.
Is overtime paid at a higher rate?
Lithuanian labour law provides for enhanced rates for overtime and certain working hours. Check your contract and confirm current multipliers.
Should I include Pillar II?
Only if you've opted into the additional 3% pension contribution. It reduces take-home pay now in exchange for building a private pension. The checkbox lets you compare both.
Related
Disclaimer. General estimates using standard 2026 rates, assuming standard NPD and employed status. Individual circumstances can change the result. Not tax advice โ confirm with VMI or your payroll department.