🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
After-tax income comparison · 2026 · Single filer · Employee
🇯🇵 Japan · ¥100,000 gross
¥85,260
net / year · 85.3% retention
Income Tax¥0
Social¥14,740
Eff. Rate14.7%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong · HK$100,000 gross
HK$99,260
net / year · 99.3% retention
Income TaxHK$0
SocialHK$740
Eff. Rate0.7%
Take-Home Comparison by Salary Level (Annual, Single, Employee)
| Gross Salary (USD) | 🇯🇵 Japan Net | Japan Rate | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Net | Hong Kong Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ¥42,630 | 14.7% | HK$50,000 | 0.0% |
| $75,000 | ¥63,945 | 14.7% | HK$75,000 | 0.0% |
| $100,000 | ¥85,260 | 14.7% | HK$99,260 | 0.7% |
| $150,000 | ¥127,890 | 14.7% | HK$146,660 | 2.2% |
| $200,000 | ¥170,520 | 14.7% | HK$192,960 | 3.5% |
🇯🇵 Japan — ¥100k breakdown
Income Tax (incl. 2.1% surtax)¥0(0.0%)
Inhabitant Tax (住民税)¥0(0.0%)
Health Insurance¥4,990(5.0%)
Pension (厚生年金)¥9,150(9.2%)
Employment Insurance¥600(0.6%)
🇭🇰 Hong Kong — HK$100k breakdown
Income TaxHK$0(0.0%)
MPF (強積金)HK$740(0.7%)
WageEngine estimates are for informational purposes only. Figures shown in each country's native currency at standard employee / single-filer rates. Not legal or tax advice.