Japan vs Sweden: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On ¥16,000,000 (about SEK 1,013,740) you take home ¥10,780,318 in Japan and SEK 670,243 in Sweden (about ¥10,578,534) — Japan leaves you 2% more.
You keep more in Sweden up to about ¥9,400,000, and more in Japan above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Japan | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $24,768¥3,900,000SEK 247,099 | $19,718¥3,104,907 | $20,629SEK 205,803 | Sweden +5% |
| $40,010¥6,300,000SEK 399,160 | $30,996¥4,880,639 | $32,149SEK 320,739 | Sweden +4% |
| $59,697¥9,400,000SEK 595,573 | $43,699¥6,880,854 | $46,046SEK 459,379 | Sweden +5% |
| $82,560¥13,000,000SEK 823,664 | $58,327¥9,184,292 | $58,165SEK 580,284 | About the same |
| $101,612¥16,000,000SEK 1,013,740 | $68,463¥10,780,318 | $67,182SEK 670,243 | Japan +2% |
| $152,418¥24,000,000SEK 1,520,611 | $96,008¥15,117,583 | $91,227SEK 910,134 | Japan +5% |
| $196,873¥31,000,000SEK 1,964,122 | $115,872¥18,245,369 | $112,267SEK 1,120,039 | Japan +3% |
| $298,485¥47,000,000SEK 2,977,863 | $164,517¥25,905,185 | $160,358SEK 1,599,823 | Japan +3% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Japan or Sweden?
At ¥16,000,000, Japan takes less of your pay: you keep 67% there, against 66% in Sweden.
What is the top tax rate in Japan and Sweden?
The top income tax rate is 55.9% in Japan and 52.7% in Sweden.
How much do I take home on ¥16,000,000 in each?
On ¥16,000,000 (about SEK 1,013,740) you take home ¥10,780,318 in Japan and SEK 670,243 in Sweden (about ¥10,578,534).
2026 rules checked against nta.go.jp. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details