Here in Sweden, they calculate on a monthly basis so it varies. I currently have two jobs and a decent income compared to the median so I've come close to or just crossed the limit for state taxes a few times in the past year or so. The limit for state taxes is around 47.000 SEK a month, or roughly 4700$. I pay around 27% in municipal taxes up to 4700$, they add another 20% on any amount surpassing that. So if I make 5500$ one month (which was my highest so far), I pay the regular 27% municipal on the entire 5500$ and then 20% of 800$ in addition to this. One issue with this system is that the cut-off point is abrupt and the hike is substantial, leading some to actually lose out a bit when they're hovering around 5000-6000$. In other cases, with lower-income jobs, it's beneficial to not work at all and rather claim benefits from social services. This is even more unfortunate and one of the reasons why people who suggest "entry-level jobs" as a solution to overall high unemployment rates within certain demographics get so much shit.
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