Belgium vs Sweden: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €48,073 in Belgium and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441) — Sweden leaves you 22% more.
You keep more in Belgium up to about €35,000, and more in Sweden above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Belgium | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000SEK 249,528 | $24,560€21,603 | $20,814SEK 207,655 | Belgium +18% |
| $39,791€35,000SEK 396,977 | $32,322€28,430 | $31,984SEK 319,092 | Belgium +1% |
| $60,255€53,000SEK 601,137 | $38,139€33,547 | $46,421SEK 463,124 | Sweden +22% |
| $79,582€70,000SEK 793,954 | $46,413€40,825 | $56,755SEK 566,222 | Sweden +22% |
| $100,045€88,000SEK 998,114 | $54,653€48,073 | $66,440SEK 662,847 | Sweden +22% |
| $147,794€130,000SEK 1,474,486 | $73,954€65,050 | $89,039SEK 888,304 | Sweden +20% |
| $204,638€180,000SEK 2,041,596 | $96,933€85,262 | $115,942SEK 1,156,706 | Sweden +20% |
| $295,589€260,000SEK 2,948,972 | $133,697€117,600 | $158,987SEK 1,586,150 | Sweden +19% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Belgium or Sweden?
At €88,000, Sweden takes less of your pay: you keep 66% there, against 55% in Belgium.
What is the top tax rate in Belgium and Sweden?
The top income tax rate is 53.5% in Belgium and 52.7% in Sweden.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €48,073 in Belgium and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441).
2026 rules checked against fin.belgium.be. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details