Calculate Your Tithe From Salary
The simplest way to work out 10% of your salary — whether you're paid weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or annually. Choose gross or net, see the breakdown, and use it the same way every payday.
Most Christians tithe 10% of their income (Malachi 3:10, Genesis 14:20). Whether you tithe on gross pay (the traditional position) or net pay (after tax) is between you and your pastor — this calculator supports both.
Calculate Your Tithe
Your Tithe
10% of gross income
Enter your income to calculate your tithe
How tithing from salary works
Tithing from a salary is straightforward: take 10% of what you earn and give it to your local church. The hard part is deciding which version of “what you earn” counts.
Gross salary tithing
Tithing from your gross salary means you give 10% of your earnings before tax, retirement contributions, or other deductions. A $60,000 gross salary produces a $6,000 annual tithe — $500 per month or roughly $115 per week. This is the traditional position taught by most pastors.
Net salary tithing
Tithing from net salary means you give 10% of your take-home pay. The reasoning: taxes never reached you, so why tithe on them? On the same $60,000 gross salary with roughly $48,000 net (varies by state), the net tithe would be $4,800 per year, $400 per month, or about $92 per week.
When to recalculate
Recalculate any time your salary changes — raises, new jobs, bonuses, or moves to a different tax bracket. If you tithe via recurring online giving, update your scheduled amount the same day. Online giving platforms like MosesTab let you adjust the recurring amount in seconds without canceling and re-creating the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate tithe from my salary?
Multiply your gross or net salary by 0.10 (10%). For a $60,000 annual salary, the tithe is $6,000 per year, $500 per month, or about $115 per week. The tithe calculator above does this automatically — enter your salary, pick your pay period, and choose gross vs. net.
Should I tithe from gross or net salary?
There is no biblical mandate either way, and devout Christians disagree. Tithing from gross salary (before tax) is the more traditional position and means you tithe on the full amount God provided. Tithing from net salary (take-home pay) is also widely practiced — the reasoning is that taxes never reached you. Many pastors recommend gross if you can afford it, net if money is tight. The calculator supports both.
How do I calculate tithe from an hourly wage?
Multiply your hourly rate by hours worked, then take 10%. Example: $25/hour × 40 hours = $1,000 weekly gross. 10% tithe = $100 per week. Use the calculator's hourly mode to do this automatically — including overtime if you enter it.
Do I tithe on bonuses, commission, or freelance income?
Most teachings on tithing apply the same 10% to all income, including bonuses, commissions, freelance work, side hustles, and self-employment income. Some Christians tithe on net freelance income (after business expenses) since gross freelance income includes costs you didn't actually keep. The calculator's freelance mode lets you choose.