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Key Facts: Hyogo, Japan Wages

Location
Hyogo, Japan
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Minimum Wage
¥1,116 /hr (matches national rate)
Average Gross Monthly Salary
¥318,800 /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 Hyogo

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,116 /hr

Average salary ¥318,800 /mo

Matches Japan national rate #7 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 5.2 million, Hyogo is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on steel and shipbuilding and food processing. The prefecture follows the national minimum wage of ¥1,116 per hour. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥318,800 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#7 of 47
prefecture
vs National
=
Japan floor
Annual (est.)
¥2,321,280
full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
¥1,116
Monthly
¥193,436 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual
¥2,321,280 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Hyogo Labor Bureau. Kobe is a major port city.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,321,280 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥318,800 /mo gross

¥3,825,600 /yr gross

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

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