Monthly minimum wage in Japan
Japan: Monthly minimum wage was 182,726 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Monthly minimum wage in Japan, 1995–2024
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2024, monthly minimum wage in Japan stood at 182,726. That is the highest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and up 35.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, monthly minimum wage in Japan peaked at 182,726 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 105,907, in 1995.
That places Japan 20th out of 173 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
Monthly minimum wage in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 105,907 | — |
| 1996 | 107,987 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 110,413 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 112,493 | +1.9% |
| 1999 | 113,360 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 114,227 | +0.8% |
| 2001 | 114,920 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 114,920 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 115,093 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 115,267 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 115,787 | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 116,653 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 119,080 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 121,853 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 123,587 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 126,533 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 127,747 | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 129,827 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 132,427 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 135,200 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 138,320 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 142,653 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 146,987 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 151,493 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 156,173 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 156,347 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 161,200 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 166,573 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | 173,893 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 182,726 | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 110,032 | 105,907 | 113,360 | 5 |
| 2000s | 117,139 | 114,227 | 123,587 | 10 |
| 2010s | 138,736 | 126,533 | 156,173 | 10 |
| 2020s | 168,148 | 156,347 | 182,726 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 17 Argentina 271,571 compare
- 18 Madagascar 262,880 compare
- 19 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 183,950 compare
- 21 New Caledonia 166,536 compare
- 22 Gabon 150,000 compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 150,000 compare
More work & labour data for Japan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5262 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4728 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.25 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.4618 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 103,039 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,756 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 39,867 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 36,979 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 76,846 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is monthly minimum wage in Japan?
- Monthly minimum wage in Japan was 182,726 in 2024, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest monthly minimum wage recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 182,726 in 2024.
- What is the lowest monthly minimum wage recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 105,907 in 1995.
- How does Japan rank for monthly minimum wage?
- Japan ranks 20th out of 173 countries with data for 2024.
- Is monthly minimum wage rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Monthly minimum wage. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.