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Japan Salary Calculator
Enter a yearly, monthly or weekly salary to see the full breakdown on take-home pay in Japan — calculated from official 2026 government data.
Configure Your Scenario
Enter your gross salary in Japan to see the full breakdown.
Key Metrics
The four numbers that define your tax situation in Japan.
Japan Income Tax Overview
Japan levies national income tax with seven progressive brackets (5–45%), plus a 2.1% reconstruction surtax on income tax. Local inhabitant tax (~10%) is charged separately by prefectures and municipalities. Employee social insurance premiums reduce the income tax base.
Where Your Money Goes
Visual decomposition of your gross salary into net pay and deductions.
Take-Home Pay
Complete Tax Breakdown
Every bracket, every contribution, every calculation step.
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income Tax | ||
| ¥0 – ¥1,950,000 @ 5.0%5.0% | 5.0% | ¥97,500 |
| ¥1,950,001 – ¥3,300,000 @ 10.0%10.0% | 10.0% | ¥135,000 |
| ¥3,300,001 – ¥6,950,000 @ 20.0%20.0% | 20.0% | ¥193,450 |
| Income Tax Subtotal | ¥425,950 | |
| Social Contributions | ||
| Health Insurance4.96% | 4.96% | ¥247,750 |
| Pension Insurance9.15% | 9.15% | ¥457,500 |
| Unemployment Insurance0.55% | 0.55% | ¥27,500 |
| Reconstruction Special Income Tax0.18% | 0.18% | ¥8,945 |
| Social Contributions Subtotal | ¥741,695 | |
| Total Deductions | ¥1,167,645 | |
| Net Annual Pay | ¥3,832,355 | |
This result excludes local inhabitant tax (approximately 10%), which is levied by prefectures and municipalities on most residents. It also does not apply the employment income deduction or basic deduction, which would reduce taxable income.
Estimate for relocation planning
This calculator provides a simplified estimate of income tax and mandatory social contributions. It is designed to help expats and relocating professionals compare take-home pay across countries, not to replace professional tax advice.
Assumes you are a full-year resident employee with a single gross salary.
Does not include deductions/credits, dependents, or special tax regimes.