National minimum wage
Minimum wage in Japan
¥1,121 per hour
Effective 2026-03-31 · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Weighted national-average of prefectural rates (JPY 1,023-1,226/hr). No single national rate.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- ¥1,121.00
- Daily
- ¥8,968
- Weekly
- ¥44,840
- Monthly
- ¥194,307
- Annual
- ¥2,331,680
Roughly $1,290 per month in USD (approximate, using ~2025 exchange rates).
Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.
- Hourly
- ¥1,121.00
- Weekly (40h)
- ¥44,840
- Monthly
- ¥194,307
- Annual
- ¥2,331,680
Approximately $1,290 per month in USD at ~2025 exchange rates (indicative only).
Minimum wage in Japan: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Japan?
- The minimum wage in Japan is ¥1,121 per hour, effective 2026-03-31.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Japan minimum wage works out to about ¥2,331,680 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- Weighted national-average of prefectural rates (JPY 1,023-1,226/hr). No single national rate.