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Key Facts: Akita, Japan Wages

Location
Akita, Japan
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Minimum Wage
¥1,031 /hr (-8% vs national rate)
Average Gross Monthly Salary
¥265,500 /month
Data Source
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) / Basic Survey on Wage Structure
Last Updated
2026-05-28
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Average Salary in Akita

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,031 /hr

Average salary ¥265,500 /mo

-8% vs Japan national rate #38 of 47 prefecture Since 2026-03-31

With a population of 891,000, Akita is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on agriculture and mining. Its minimum wage of ¥1,031 per hour is 8% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥265,500 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#38 of 47
prefecture
vs National
-8%
Japan floor
Annual (est.)
¥2,144,480
full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
¥1,031
Monthly
¥178,703 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual
¥2,144,480 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage with delayed effective date (March 2026 instead of the usual October). 80 yen increase from 2024.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,144,480 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥265,500 /mo gross

¥3,186,000 /yr gross

MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (賃金構造基本統計調査) 2024 · 2024

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