Iceland tax guide

Planning reference for Iceland using ISK salary values.

This is not an official government calculation. Confirm final details with Iceland Revenue and Customs or a qualified tax professional.

Model coverage

A source-reviewed simplified salary model is available in the calculator.

Scope: Iceland-resident employee aged 16 to 69 for all of 2026, using the 14.94% withholding municipal rate and full personal tax credit. Municipality-specific final rates and optional pension contributions are excluded.

Reference details

CurrencyISK
National tax labelState and Municipal Income Tax
Personal allowanceNot modeled
Employee contributionsIncludes the deductible 4% employee pension contribution and the fixed 2026 elderly-fund and National Broadcasting Service charges.
Last source review2026-07-23

Modeled national brackets

BandRateReference threshold
131.5%Up to 5,977,464 ISK
238.0%Up to 16,781,400 ISK
346.3%Top bracket and above

Official source

Iceland Revenue and Customs: https://www.skatturinn.is/english/individuals/key-rates-and-amounts/2026/

Tax rules, thresholds, allowances, and contribution limits can change. Use the official source above to verify the current rules before making a financial decision.