Where to hire in Italy
Each city has its own industries, universities and local income tax. These guides help you choose where to place your team.
Milan
Finance, fashion and tech. Highest city exemption (€23,000) and a 0.8% rate.
Rome
Public sector, energy and telecoms. Lazio regional rate reaches 3.33% above €28,000.
Turin
Automotive, aerospace and engineering. Progressive city surcharge from 0.8% to 1.2%.
Bologna
Machinery, motor brands and food. Low 0.8% city rate, good take-home pay.
Naples
Aerospace, shipping and developers. Lower living costs, highest city rate (1.0%).
Local tax rates come from secondary sources read on 27 Oct 2026 and are marked on each page.