Estonia vs Sweden: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about SEK 998,114) you take home €68,017 in Estonia and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441) — Estonia leaves you 16% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Estonia.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Estonia | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000SEK 249,528 | $20,907€18,390 | $20,814SEK 207,655 | About the same |
| $39,791€35,000SEK 396,977 | $32,020€28,165 | $31,984SEK 319,092 | About the same |
| $60,255€53,000SEK 601,137 | $47,408€41,700 | $46,421SEK 463,124 | Estonia +2% |
| $79,582€70,000SEK 793,954 | $61,940€54,482 | $56,755SEK 566,222 | Estonia +9% |
| $100,045€88,000SEK 998,114 | $77,327€68,017 | $66,440SEK 662,847 | Estonia +16% |
| $147,794€130,000SEK 1,474,486 | $113,231€99,598 | $89,039SEK 888,304 | Estonia +27% |
| $204,638€180,000SEK 2,041,596 | $155,973€137,194 | $115,942SEK 1,156,706 | Estonia +35% |
| $295,589€260,000SEK 2,948,972 | $224,360€197,347 | $158,987SEK 1,586,150 | Estonia +41% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Estonia or Sweden?
At €88,000, Estonia takes less of your pay: you keep 77% there, against 66% in Sweden.
What is the top tax rate in Estonia and Sweden?
The top income tax rate is 22% in Estonia 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 €68,017 in Estonia and SEK 662,847 in Sweden (about €58,441).
2026 rules checked against emta.ee. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details