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Kagoshima flag Kagoshima vs Okinawa flag Okinawa

Side-by-side wage comparison within Japan.

Kagoshima flag

Kagoshima

Minimum Wage

¥1,026 /hr

$6.43 USD

-8% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥273,900 /mo

Okinawa flag

Okinawa

Minimum Wage

¥1,023 /hr

$6.41 USD

-9% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥266,300 /mo

Kagoshima sets its minimum wage 0% higher than Okinawa, at ¥1,026 per hour. Average gross salaries are 3% higher in Kagoshima at ¥273,900/mo. Kagoshima's economy centers on agriculture and aerospace, while Okinawa is driven by tourism and military-related services.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Kagoshima and Okinawa
Metric Kagoshima Okinawa
Minimum wage /hr ¥1,026 $6.43 ¥1,023 $6.41
Minimum wage /mo ¥177,837 /mo $1,115.04 ¥177,317 /mo $1,111.78
Minimum wage /yr ¥2,134,080 /yr $13,380.65 ¥2,127,840 /yr $13,341.53
Avg. gross salary /mo ¥273,900 /mo $1,717.35 ¥266,300 /mo $1,669.70

Percentage differences compare Kagoshima to Okinawa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Kagoshima compare to Okinawa?

Kagoshima: ¥1,026/hr ($6.43 USD). Okinawa: ¥1,023/hr ($6.41 USD).

What is the average salary in Kagoshima vs Okinawa?

Kagoshima: ¥273,900/mo. Okinawa: ¥266,300/mo.