Viral Video Reveals Salary and Tax Insights for Indian Engineers in Japan

Insights into Salaries and Taxes for Indian Software Engineers in Japan

A viral video discussing the salaries and taxes of Indian software engineers in Japan has taken social media by storm. Created by a content creator named 'Doles', the video features two software engineers from Bengaluru sharing their experiences regarding earnings and tax obligations in Japan.

In the video, the engineers reveal that the starting salary for software engineers in Japan is approximately 3 million yen annually, which translates to around 1.7 million Indian rupees. With 2-3 years of experience, this figure can rise to between 4.5 to 5 million yen (roughly 2.5 to 3 million rupees).

However, the most surprising revelation came when they disclosed that they are required to pay about 300,000 rupees in annual income tax. Due to Japan's progressive tax system (ranging from 5% to 45%), local inhabitant taxes, and social insurance contributions (including pension and health), the deductions significantly impact their take-home salary.

This revelation has sparked heated discussions among social media users. Many argue that after such high taxes, moving to Japan may not seem beneficial, especially when compared to lucrative tech jobs in India. Some users commented, 'Why go abroad for a salary of 1.7 million with 300,000 in taxes?' Meanwhile, others praised Japan for its quality of life, safety, and work-life balance.

The content creator captioned the video, 'Who wants to come to Japan? Let us know!' The video has been featured in various major media outlets and is trending with millions of views.