What is the average salary in Japan?

🇯🇵 Average Salary in Japan (2024–2025 estimates):

• National average (gross annual):
  👉 Around ¥5.2 million–¥5.5 million/year
  (~$34,000–$37,000 USD/year)
• Monthly (before tax):
  👉 Around ¥430,000–¥460,000/month
  (~$2,800–$3,200 USD/month)

🧾 But wait — that’s before taxes.

After taxes, health insurance, pension, etc., the take-home pay is usually about:

• ¥320,000–¥360,000/month (~$2,100–$2,500)

💼 Salary by Job Type (ballpark figures):

📍 Cost of Living vs Salary

• Tokyo salaries are higher, but so are expenses (rent, food).
• Rural areas: lower wages, but much cheaper lifestyle.

TL;DR:

• 🇯🇵 Average salary: ¥5.2–¥5.5 million/year
• 💰 Monthly take-home: ~¥320K–¥360K
• 💼 Varies a lot by industry, age, and location