Average Salary in Japan 2026
Japanese salary guide: average income, minimum wage by prefecture, social insurance and tax.
Average salary in Japan
The average gross annual salary in Japan in 2026 is approximately 4,960,000 JPY (about $33,000 USD), translating to around 310,000 JPY net per month. Salaries in Tokyo are 15-25% higher than the national average.
Minimum wage
Japan national weighted average minimum wage is 1,054 JPY/hour in 2026. Tokyo leads at 1,163 JPY/hour while rural prefectures like Okinawa are at 952 JPY/hour.
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