Average Salary in Wakayama

Prefecture of Japan · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

¥1,045 /hr

Average salary ¥297,300 /mo

-7% vs Japan national rate #29 of 47 prefecture Since 2025-10-01

With a population of 871,000, Wakayama is a prefecture of Japan whose economy centers on agriculture and tourism. Its minimum wage of ¥1,045 per hour is 7% below the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of ¥297,300 per month.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #29 of 47; prefecture
vs National: -7%; Japan floor
Annual (est.): ¥2,173,600; full-time, before tax

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: ¥1,045
Monthly: ¥181,130 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: ¥2,173,600 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Regional minimum wage set by Wakayama Labor Bureau.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately ¥2,173,600 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See Japan purchasing power context.

Average Salary

¥297,300 /mo gross

¥3,567,600 /yr gross

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