Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Italy by profession
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?
Key facts
- National median: ~$31,418 gross ~$21,305 after tax (2022 data, 68% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$100,159/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$27,655 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2022)
$31,418 gross · $21,305 after tax · $27,655 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Italy
By take-home, the highest pay in Italy is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $100,159 net after tax (5.8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $182,710 | $100,159 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $146,070 | $79,275 |
| AI Engineer | $143,179 | $77,626 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $140,920 | $76,414 |
| Engineering Manager | $132,088 | $72,191 |
| Software Engineer | $107,937 | $60,644 |
| Data Engineer | $107,078 | $60,235 |
| Product Manager | $103,631 | $58,586 |
| Cloud Engineer | $102,676 | $58,130 |
| DevOps Engineer | $102,369 | $57,983 |
| Dentist | $101,750 | $57,687 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $95,411 | $54,657 |
| Management Consultant | $90,527 | $52,322 |
| Data Scientist | $88,660 | $51,428 |
| Pharmacist | $80,801 | $47,671 |
| Sales Manager | $73,631 | $44,243 |
| General Manager | $70,857 | $42,917 |
| Remote Freelancer | $68,624 | $41,850 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $68,490 | $41,785 |
| UX Designer | $68,078 | $41,588 |
| Marketing Manager | $66,938 | $41,042 |
| Project Manager | $66,938 | $41,042 |
| Civil Engineer | $65,722 | $40,463 |
| Business Analyst | $61,094 | $38,250 |
| Operations Manager | $60,898 | $38,155 |
| Finance Analyst | $60,109 | $37,779 |
| HR Manager | $55,993 | $35,614 |
| Content Writer | $55,203 | $35,158 |
| Physiotherapist | $54,617 | $34,819 |
| University Lecturer | $53,041 | $33,908 |
| Accountant | $44,211 | $28,803 |
| Graphic Designer | $43,928 | $28,640 |
| Hospitality Manager | $41,099 | $27,004 |
| Nurse | $37,983 | $25,203 |
| Chef | $36,216 | $24,181 |
| Teacher | $35,908 | $24,004 |
| Plumber | $34,715 | $23,314 |
| Electrician | $34,668 | $23,287 |
“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
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. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. 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.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Italy
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$182,710
- Income tax−$82,551
- Net (after tax)$100,159
- Local prices+$29,854
- Real value$130,013
Keep rate 55% · net $100,159 · real value $130,013 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $182,710 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$82,551 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 55%. |
| Net (after tax) | $100,159 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$29,854 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $130,013 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Italy salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Italy?▾
The national median is about $31,418 gross (~$21,305 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $70,111 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Italy?▾
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.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Italy?▾
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.
How reliable are these Italy salary figures?▾
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.