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Key Facts: Kyoto, Japan Wages

Location
Kyoto, Japan
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Minimum Wage
¥1,108 /hr (-1% vs national rate)
Average Gross Monthly Salary
¥323,300 /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 Kyoto

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,108 /hr

Average salary ¥323,300 /mo

-1% vs Japan national rate #8 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 2.4 million, Kyoto is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on tourism and electronics. Its minimum wage of ¥1,108 per hour is 1% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥323,300 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#8 of 47
prefecture
vs National
-1%
Japan floor
Annual (est.)
¥2,304,640
full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
¥1,108
Monthly
¥192,050 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual
¥2,304,640 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Kyoto Labor Bureau. Former imperial capital.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,304,640 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥323,300 /mo gross

¥3,879,600 /yr gross

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

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