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Kagoshima flag Kagoshima vs Shiga flag Shiga

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

Shiga flag

Shiga

Minimum Wage

¥1,080 /hr

$6.77 USD

-4% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥312,900 /mo

Kagoshima sets its minimum wage 5% lower than Shiga, at ¥1,026 per hour. Average gross salaries are 12% lower in Kagoshima at ¥273,900/mo. Kagoshima's economy centers on agriculture and aerospace, while Shiga is driven by manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Kagoshima and Shiga
Metric Kagoshima Shiga
Minimum wage /hr ¥1,026 $6.43 ¥1,080 $6.77
Minimum wage /mo ¥177,837 /mo $1,115.04 ¥187,196 /mo $1,173.72
Minimum wage /yr ¥2,134,080 /yr $13,380.65 ¥2,246,400 /yr $14,084.90
Avg. gross salary /mo ¥273,900 /mo $1,717.35 ¥312,900 /mo $1,961.88

Percentage differences compare Kagoshima to Shiga.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Kagoshima compare to Shiga?

Kagoshima: ¥1,026/hr ($6.43 USD). Shiga: ¥1,080/hr ($6.77 USD).

What is the average salary in Kagoshima vs Shiga?

Kagoshima: ¥273,900/mo. Shiga: ¥312,900/mo.