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Key Facts: Fukushima, Japan Wages

Location
Fukushima, Japan
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Minimum Wage
¥1,033 /hr (-8% vs national rate)
Average Gross Monthly Salary
¥276,300 /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 Fukushima

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,033 /hr

Average salary ¥276,300 /mo

-8% vs Japan national rate #34 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 1.7 million, Fukushima is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on manufacturing and agriculture. Its minimum wage of ¥1,033 per hour is 8% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥276,300 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#34 of 47
prefecture
vs National
-8%
Japan floor
Annual (est.)
¥2,148,640
full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
¥1,033
Monthly
¥179,050 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual
¥2,148,640 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Fukushima Labor Bureau.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,148,640 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥276,300 /mo gross

¥3,315,600 /yr gross

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

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