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Key Facts: Miyagi, Japan Wages

Location
Miyagi, Japan
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Minimum Wage
¥1,038 /hr (-7% vs national rate)
Average Gross Monthly Salary
¥298,100 /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 Miyagi

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,038 /hr

Average salary ¥298,100 /mo

-7% vs Japan national rate #32 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 2.2 million, Miyagi is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on wholesale and retail and manufacturing. Its minimum wage of ¥1,038 per hour is 7% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥298,100 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank
#32 of 47
prefecture
vs National
-7%
Japan floor
Annual (est.)
¥2,159,040
full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly
¥1,038
Monthly
¥179,917 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual
¥2,159,040 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Miyagi Labor Bureau. Sendai is Tohoku's economic center.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,159,040 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥298,100 /mo gross

¥3,577,200 /yr gross

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

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