Use the form at the top of the page to enter your gross salary with the corresponding pay period, then click Calculate.
The panel below the form shows an estimate of your take-home pay in Japan.
Swipe right to reveal the full tax breakdown, and use the pay-frequency dropdown to select how you are getting paid (Monthly, Biweekly, etc.).
Scroll down to see how you stack up against the Japanese average salary and minimum wage.
Use the panel on the left to enter your gross salary with the corresponding pay period, then click Calculate.
The table below will show an estimate of your take-home pay in Japan, alongside a full tax breakdown.
Use the pay-frequency dropdown to select how you are getting paid (Monthly, Biweekly, etc.), and check the Add Bonus slider to preview how a salary increase would affect your pay.
Please note that the national figures assume full-time employment for the entire year, while your salary is calculated based on
the settings you selected.
Financial Facts About Japan
The average (median) annual gross salary in Japan is ¥4,430,000,
according to the latest survey on wage structure from the
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
This works out to a monthly salary of about ¥369,167 before taxes.
Although this figure represents the 50th percentile of all Japanese income earners, it is important to note that salaries in Japan
vary widely depending on gender, age, employment type, and industry.
The minimum wage in Japan in 2024 is ¥1,054 per hour, as established
by the Labor ministry's Central Minimum Wages Council.
This corresponds to a minimum gross annual salary of ¥2,192,320, if we consider the statutory
working week of 40 hours, although most employees in Japan work significantly more than that.
It's important to note that the ¥1,054 per hour figure represents the weighted average
of the different minimum wages applicable in each prefecture.
Japan is the third-largest economy in the world by nominal GDP.
Its industry is competitive and market-oriented, with a focus on the manufacture of precision and high technology items such as
hybrid vehicles, robotics, and optical instruments.
According to the Human Development Index, Japan residents enjoy a high standard of living, the country being ranked on the 19th
place in terms of quality of life.
Taxes Included in This Japan Salary Calculator
Income Tax
is a progressive tax with rates ranging from 5% to 45%.
As your wage increases and falls into higher income brackets, the marginal tax rate will increase too.
Employment earnings are subject to a standard deduction that reduces the taxable income.
The minimum deduction is currently ¥550,000.
Japan uses a pay-as-you-earn payroll system, where income tax is usually applied on the gross salary directly by the employer, who
then transfers the payment to the tax authorities.
This means that employees receive their monthly take-home pay from their employer, and do not typically need to file a tax return
at the end of the tax year.
Social Insurance
is a tax applied on your gross income, and it comprises pension, health, unemployment, and accident compensation.
Like income tax, social insurance is deducted at source from the gross salary by the employer on a monthly basis.
Residence Tax
is paid only if the taxpayer was living in Japan on the first of January of that year.
This tax is applied on the yearly salary minus the employment standard deduction and any other deductions.
The information presented here is based on the fiscal regulations in Japan in 2025.
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The information provided on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified specialist such as an accountant or tax advisor for any major financial decisions.