Average Salary in Mie

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,087 /hr

Average salary ¥309,600 /mo

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

With a population of 1.6 million, Mie is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on petrochemicals and semiconductors. Its minimum wage of ¥1,087 per hour is 3% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥309,600 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #10 of 47; prefecture
vs National: -3%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,260,960; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,087
Monthly: ¥188,410 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,260,960 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Mie Labor Bureau.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,260,960 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.