Average Salary in Tokyo

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,226 /hr

Average salary ¥403,700 /mo

+ 9% vs Japan national rate #1 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 13.5 million, Tokyo is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on finance and insurance and information technology. Its minimum wage of ¥1,226 per hour is 9% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥403,700 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #1 of 47; prefecture
vs National: +9%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,550,080; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,226
Monthly: ¥212,503 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,550,080 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Highest prefectural minimum wage in Japan. Set by Tokyo Labor Bureau. Capital and largest city.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,550,080 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.