Average Salary in Kumamoto

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,082 /hr

Average salary ¥283,100 /mo

-3% vs Japan national rate #12 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 1.7 million, Kumamoto is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on semiconductor manufacturing and agriculture. Its minimum wage of ¥1,082 per hour is 3% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥283,100 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #12 of 47; prefecture
vs National: -3%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,250,560; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,082
Monthly: ¥187,543 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,250,560 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Kumamoto Labor Bureau. TSMC semiconductor fab under construction.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,250,560 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.