China vs Japan: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On CN¥670,000 (about ¥15,713,755) you take home CN¥484,456 in China and ¥10,628,072 in Japan (about CN¥453,158) — China leaves you 7% more.
You keep more in Japan up to about CN¥270,000, and more in China above that.
Figures are for citizens and permanent residents. Foreign nationals don't pay the citizens-only contributions, so they take home more.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary (USD) | China | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25K | CN¥134,745 | ¥3,170,598 | About the same |
| $40K | CN¥207,120 | ¥4,904,010 | Japan +1% |
| $60K | CN¥292,920 | ¥6,868,593 | About the same |
| $80K | CN¥392,494 | ¥8,973,689 | China +3% |
| $100K | CN¥484,456 | ¥10,628,072 | China +7% |
| $150K | CN¥705,417 | ¥14,850,201 | China +11% |
| $200K | CN¥880,341 | ¥17,995,601 | China +15% |
| $300K | CN¥1,265,341 | ¥25,864,301 | China +15% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in China or Japan?
At CN¥670,000, China takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 68% in Japan.
What is the top tax rate in China and Japan?
The top income tax rate is 45% in China and 55.9% in Japan.
How much do I take home on CN¥670,000 in each?
On CN¥670,000 (about ¥15,713,755) you take home CN¥484,456 in China and ¥10,628,072 in Japan (about CN¥453,158).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details