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Okayama flag Okayama vs Niigata flag Niigata

Side-by-side wage comparison within Japan.

Okayama flag

Okayama

Minimum Wage

¥1,045 /hr

$6.55 USD

-7% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥296,900 /mo

Niigata flag

Niigata

Minimum Wage

¥1,050 /hr

$6.58 USD

-6% vs Japan national rate

Avg. gross salary

¥288,700 /mo

Okayama sets its minimum wage 0% lower than Niigata, at ¥1,045 per hour. Average gross salaries are 3% higher in Okayama at ¥296,900/mo. Okayama's economy centers on manufacturing and agriculture, while Niigata is driven by agriculture and food processing.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Okayama and Niigata
Metric Okayama Niigata
Minimum wage /hr ¥1,045 $6.55 ¥1,050 $6.58
Minimum wage /mo ¥181,130 /mo $1,135.68 ¥181,997 /mo $1,141.12
Minimum wage /yr ¥2,173,600 /yr $13,628.44 ¥2,184,000 /yr $13,693.65
Avg. gross salary /mo ¥296,900 /mo $1,861.56 ¥288,700 /mo $1,810.14

Percentage differences compare Okayama to Niigata.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the minimum wage in Okayama compare to Niigata?

Okayama: ¥1,045/hr ($6.55 USD). Niigata: ¥1,050/hr ($6.58 USD).

What is the average salary in Okayama vs Niigata?

Okayama: ¥296,900/mo. Niigata: ¥288,700/mo.