Key Facts: Greenland vs Japan Wages
- Greenland Minimum Wage
- No statutory minimum wage
- Japan Minimum Wage
- ¥1,121/hr ($7.03 USD)
- Greenland Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- kr28,300 /mo ($4,409.89 USD)
- Japan Avg. Gross Monthly Salary
- ¥398,333 /mo ($2,497.54 USD)
- Data Sources
- Greenland Statistics (stat.gl) (2026-05-04), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (2026-05-23)
Greenland 
Japan
Updated 2026-05-23
Greenland has no statutory minimum wage, while Japan sets a floor of $7/hr. Average salaries are higher in Greenland at $4,410/mo compared to $2,498/mo in Japan.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Greenland | Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage /hr | None | ¥1,121 $7.03 |
| Minimum wage /mo | None | ¥194,303 $1,218.28 |
| Minimum wage /yr | None | ¥2,331,680 $14,619.60 |
| Avg. gross salary /mo | kr28,300 /mo $4,409.89 | ¥398,333 /mo $2,497.54 |
| Avg. net salary /mo | N/A/mo | ¥290,833 /mo $1,823.52 |
| Median individual income /yr | kr298,800 /yr $46,560.91 | ¥3,620,000 /yr $22,697.35 |
Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Greenland is higher.
Work Week
- Greenland
-
40 hrs/wk standard
Max 48 hrs/wk
Overtime : 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours. Overtime and working conditions governed by collective agreements.
- Japan
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40 hrs/wk standard
Overtime : 1.25x pay
Labour Standards Act sets 40 hrs/week base. Overtime premium 25% (50% over 60 hrs/month). Late night (10pm-5am) adds 25%. Holiday work adds 35%.
See this comparison from Japan's perspective: Japan vs Greenland
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Is the minimum wage higher in Greenland or Japan?
In Greenland, the minimum wage is no statutory minimum wage. In Japan, it is ¥1,121/hr ($7.03 USD).
How much more does the average worker earn in Greenland compared to Japan?
The average gross salary in Greenland is kr28,300/mo ($4,409.89 USD), compared to ¥398,333/mo ($2,497.54 USD) in Japan. In USD terms, workers in Greenland earn approximately 77% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Greenland and Japan is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Greenland earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Japan.
How do work hours compare between Greenland and Japan?
Both Greenland and Japan mandate a similar standard work week of 40 hours. When work hours are equal, the country with the higher minimum wage delivers proportionally higher weekly earnings. Standard work week rules set the baseline; actual hours worked often differ based on industry norms and individual employment contracts.