Minimum Wage in Japan

Each prefecture sets its own minimum wage. For fiscal 2026 the national average is ¥1,177 an hour, up ¥56, from Tokyo’s ¥1,280 to Miyazaki’s ¥1,085.

An hour ¥1,177

A week ¥47,080

A month ¥204,013 ≈ $1,300

A year ¥2,448,160

National weighted average, since 1 October 2026. The legal rate is set an hour (highlighted); the others assume 40 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage calculator for Japan

Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (JPY) Hours a week

A week: ¥47,080
A month: ¥204,013
A year: ¥2,448,160

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

Varies by region

The new rates take effect between 1 October and 2 December 2026, depending on the prefecture. Some industries have higher specific minimum wages.

Next change

Rates are revised every year: the central council gives its guideline in July and prefectures decide in August.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: MHLW: 令和8年度地域別最低賃金の答申状況.

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