Japan Minimum Wage Checker 2025
Check all 47 prefectures at a glance.
Auto-convert to monthly and annual salary.
Cultural Note
This tool is based on Japanese cultural, legal, or administrative standards. Calculations and terminology may not apply outside Japan.
About
The Japan Minimum Wage Checker displays the latest regional minimum wages for all 47 Japanese prefectures (FY2025) and lets you instantly verify whether a job's hourly wage meets the legal minimum.
It also converts the minimum wage to monthly and annual salary estimates, and shows year-on-year changes. All data is embedded in JavaScript — no server calls required.
⚠️ This tool is for reference only. For legally binding information, consult the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's official website.
How to Use
Select Prefecture
Choose the prefecture where the job is located from the dropdown menu.
Enter Hourly Wage
Enter the hourly wage listed on the job posting, then click "Check".
Review Results
See whether the wage is compliant, the year-on-year change, and estimated monthly/annual income.
Glossary
- Minimum Wage
- The lowest hourly pay employers are legally required to pay. Set by law and enforced by prefectural labor bureaus.
- Regional Minimum Wage
- The minimum wage applicable to all industries in a specific prefecture. Revised annually, usually in October.
- Industry-Specific Minimum Wage
- A higher minimum wage applicable to specific industries within a prefecture, set separately from the regional rate.
- Weighted National Average
- The national average minimum wage weighted by the number of workers in each prefecture. FY2025: approx. ¥1,055.
- Effective Date
- The date on which new minimum wage rates take effect. Typically around October 1 each year, varying by prefecture.
- Gross Wage
- Total wages before tax deductions. The minimum wage applies to the gross hourly rate.
FAQ
- Q.Quelle est l’actualité des données ?
- Les données reflètent le dernier salaire minimum révisé pour l’exercice 2025 (valable jusqu’en octobre 2026). Nous mettons à jour les données après chaque révision annuelle.
- Q.Des données sont-elles envoyées à un navigateur ?
- Non. Tous les calculs sont effectués localement dans votre navigateur.
- Q.Couvre-t-il les salaires minimum spécifiques à un secteur ?
- Pas actuellement. Seuls les salaires minimums régionaux (préfectoraux) sont inclus. Pour connaître les tarifs spécifiques à l'industrie, consultez le site Web de MHLW.
- Q.Comment vérifier la conformité d'un salaire mensuel ?
- Divisez le salaire mensuel par le nombre d'heures de travail mensuelles contractuelles (par exemple, 220 000 ¥ ÷ 176 h = 1 250 ¥/h) et comparez-le au minimum.
- Q.Les salaires des heures supplémentaires sont-ils inclus dans la comparaison ?
- Non. Le salaire minimum est comparé uniquement au taux horaire de base, excluant les primes pour heures supplémentaires.
- Q.Quand les données sont-elles mises à jour ?
- Le salaire minimum est révisé chaque octobre. Cet outil sera mis à jour rapidement après chaque révision.
Cas d'utilisation
Checking Part-Time Job Legality
Quickly verify whether a part-time job listing meets the legal minimum wage for its prefecture.
Estimating Annual Income
Use the minimum wage as a baseline to estimate full-time annual income by prefecture.
Comparing Regional Wages
Use the ranking feature to compare wage levels across all 47 prefectures side by side.
HR & Payroll Compliance
Employers can verify that their hourly rates comply with the latest regional minimum wage requirements.