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Salary Intelligence
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Italy — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2022 data).
What is a good salary in Italy?
In Italy, the national median salary is about $25,773 gross (~$17,476 after tax, 2022 data). Estimated pay for a mid-level professional ranges from ~$19,569 to ~$94,609 net depending on the role — highest for a cto / technology director. Figures are modelled estimates anchored to Italy's national median wage; not a job offer.
Key facts
National median (2022)
$25,773 gross · $17,476 after tax · $22,685 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $171,371 | $94,609 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $140,263 | $76,878 |
| AI Engineer | $138,799 | $76,043 |
| Engineering Manager | $124,931 | $68,139 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $123,039 | $67,060 |
| Software Engineer | $102,890 | $56,551 |
| Data Engineer | $101,277 | $55,781 |
| Cloud Engineer | $97,113 | $53,789 |
| DevOps Engineer | $96,823 | $53,651 |
| Product Manager | $96,331 | $53,416 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $89,490 | $50,145 |
| Dentist | $88,050 | $49,456 |
| Management Consultant | $84,611 | $47,812 |
| Data Scientist | $83,856 | $47,452 |
| Pharmacist | $69,922 | $40,790 |
| Remote Freelancer | $67,344 | $39,557 |
| Sales Manager | $66,331 | $39,073 |
| General Manager | $64,415 | $38,157 |
| UX Designer | $62,674 | $37,324 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $61,700 | $36,859 |
| Marketing Manager | $60,301 | $36,190 |
| Project Manager | $60,301 | $36,190 |
| Civil Engineer | $58,924 | $35,532 |
| Business Analyst | $55,292 | $33,795 |
| Finance Analyst | $55,112 | $33,709 |
| Operations Manager | $54,053 | $33,203 |
| Content Writer | $51,777 | $32,115 |
| HR Manager | $49,167 | $30,801 |
| University Lecturer | $46,830 | $29,495 |
| Physiotherapist | $46,510 | $29,317 |
| Graphic Designer | $40,441 | $25,930 |
| Accountant | $39,035 | $25,146 |
| Hospitality Manager | $35,674 | $23,270 |
| Nurse | $32,560 | $21,532 |
| Chef | $31,243 | $20,797 |
| Teacher | $30,152 | $20,188 |
| Electrician | $29,111 | $19,607 |
| Plumber | $29,043 | $19,569 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Italy's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Italy salary estimates · Source: Italy national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026 (today)
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
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The national median is about $25,773 gross (~$17,476 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $66,226 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Italy is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Italy's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.