Significantly more housing value for your employees than from a raise.
Model calculation 2026, Berlin, statutory health insurance, no church tax. Both columns produce the exact same total employer cost.
Simplified model calculation; final review of your specific case by your tax advisor is recommended.
€3,500 gross / month
| Classic (salary) | Model (corporate housing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | €3,500.00 | €2,832.81 |
| Net pay | €2,318.67 | €1,945.78 |
| Rent (paid by employer) | €0.00 | €808.30 |
| Rent (paid by employee)* | €772.89 | €400.00 |
| Net pay after rentidentical | €1,545.78 | €1,545.78 |
| Total employer costidentical | €4,240.25 | €4,240.25 |
| Apartment budget | €772.89 | €1,208.30 |
1/3 of net pay is the standard German guideline for warm rent.
€5,000 gross / month, single earner
| Classic (salary) | Model (corporate housing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | €5,000.00 | €3,691.54 |
| Net pay | €3,505.51 | €2,737.01 |
| Rent (paid by employer) | €0.00 | €1,585.20 |
| Rent (paid by employee)* | €1,168.50 | €400.00 |
| Net pay after rentidentical | €2,337.01 | €2,337.01 |
| Total employer costidentical | €6,057.50 | €6,057.50 |
| Apartment budget | €1,168.50 | €1,985.20 |
1/3 of net pay is the standard German guideline for warm rent.
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