Average Salary in Oita

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,081 /hr

Average salary ¥285,000 /mo

-4% vs Japan national rate #13 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 1.1 million, Oita is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on tourism and petrochemicals. Its minimum wage of ¥1,081 per hour is 4% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥285,000 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #13 of 47; prefecture
vs National: -4%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,248,480; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,081
Monthly: ¥187,370 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,248,480 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Oita Labor Bureau.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,248,480 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥285,000 /mo gross

¥3,420,000 /yr gross

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