In Tokyo, the average regular cash wage is ¥405,000/month (about ¥4,860,000/year), ranked 1 of 47 prefectures. Compared with the national average (¥311,147), Tokyo is higher by 30%. Wages peak in the 55～59 age group at ¥491,900/month.
Within the Kanto region, Tokyo ranks 1 of 7 by wage.
Monthly wage
¥405,000
Est./year
≈¥4,860,000
Rank
#1 / 47
vs national avg
+30%
Rise from youngest to peak
+129%
Wage by age in Tokyo
55～59yrs
Prefectures ranked near Tokyo
| #1 | Tokyo | ¥405,000 | 40.5万円 |
| #2 | Kanagawa | ¥369,200 | 36.9万円 |
| #3 | Osaka | ¥357,300 | 35.7万円 |
Prefectures in Kanto
| #1 | Tokyo | ¥405,000 |
| #2 | Kanagawa | ¥369,200 |
| #6 | Chiba | ¥337,900 |
| #9 | Saitama | ¥335,900 |
| #11 | Ibaraki | ¥334,000 |
| #13 | Tochigi | ¥326,400 |
| #22 | Gunma | ¥313,600 |
Wage by age in Tokyo
| Age | Monthly wage | |
|---|---|---|
| ～19yrs | ¥214,400 | |
| 20～24yrs | ¥265,900 | |
| 25～29yrs | ¥310,100 | |
| 30～34yrs | ¥360,800 | |
| 35～39yrs | ¥414,700 | |
| 40～44yrs | ¥441,700 | |
| 45～49yrs | ¥457,200 | |
| 50～54yrs | ¥483,700 | |
| 55～59yrs | ¥491,900 | |
| 60～64yrs | ¥393,100 | |
| 65～69yrs | ¥336,600 | |
| 70～yrs | ¥278,700 |
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Build CV freeFrequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Tokyo, Japan?
The average regular cash wage in Tokyo is ¥405,000/month (~¥4,860,000/year), ranked 1 of 47 prefectures, as of 2022.
Which age group earns the most in Tokyo?
The 55～59 age group earns the most in Tokyo, at ¥491,900/month.
Is salary in Tokyo above or below the national average?
Compared with the national average (¥311,147/month), Tokyo is higher by about 30%.
Salary in other prefectures
※ Regular monthly cash wage (excl. bonus). Both sexes, all industries. Year 2022.
Source: Basic Survey on Wage Structure · MHLW Japan
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