How much is resident tax on a ¥5M salary?
For a salaried employee without dependents, the annual amount often lands in the low-to-mid ¥200K range, depending on deductions, municipality, and previous-year income.
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※ Does not include spousal/dependent deductions. Income tax reflects FY2026 special measures (employment deduction ¥600K, basic deduction up to ¥940K). Resident tax is a rough income-rate estimate at 10% and excludes per-capita levies, forest environment tax, and municipal differences. For reference only.
Resident tax guide
Common questions about Japan resident tax
Resident tax is based on the previous year’s income and is usually paid from around June of the following year. The timing can feel different when you change jobs or leave a company.
When does resident tax start?
It is generally calculated from income earned between January and December of the previous year, then collected from around June through the following May.
What happens after changing jobs?
Depending on timing, withholding may continue at the new employer, be settled at once, or switch to ordinary collection with payment slips.
