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Net salary in Japan

Calculate your net take-home pay in Japan using official 2025 tax brackets and social contribution rates.

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Tax system in Japan

Japan's national income tax is progressive with 7 brackets from 5% to 45%. A flat 10% local inhabitant tax and 2.1% reconstruction surtax are added. Employee social contributions total approximately 15%: pension insurance (9.15%), health insurance (~5%), employment insurance (0.6%), and long-term care. An employment income deduction of at least Β₯690,000 is applied. Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya are the main employment centres for expatriates.

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Source: NTA (National Tax Agency) · Tax year 2025 · Last updated April 2026