JPY 2,121,504 per year
Employing in Japan
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Japan.
Minimum Wage
JPY 2,121,504
per year
Employer costs
~19.45%
of salary
Employee costs
~14.74%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Pension Insurance: 9.15%
- Health Insurance: 4.99%
- Workers' Compensation: 4%
- Unemployment Insurance: 0.95%
- Family Allowance: 0.36%
Employee costs
- Pension Insurance: 9.15%
- Health Insurance: 4.99%
- Unemployment Insurance: 0.6%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 19.45%, and employee contributions of approximately 14.74% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
5%
¥0 – ¥1,950,000
10%
¥1,950,000 – ¥3,300,000
20%
¥3,300,000 – ¥6,950,000
23%
¥6,950,000 – ¥9,000,000
33%
¥9,000,000+
40%
¥18,000,000+
45%
¥40,000,000+
- Pension Insurance 9.15%
- Health Insurance 4.99%
- Unemployment Insurance 0.6%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~19.45%
Pension Insurance
9.15%
Health Insurance
4.99%
Workers' Compensation
4%
Unemployment Insurance
0.95%
Family Allowance
0.36%
Working hours
Working hours per week
40 hours per week
Leave
Public holidays in Japan
New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Coming Of Age Day
2026-01-12
Foundation Day
2026-02-11
The Emperor's Birthday
2026-02-23
Vernal Equinox Day
2026-03-20
Shōwa Day
2026-04-29
Constitution Memorial Day
2026-05-04
Greenery Day
2026-05-04
Children's Day
2026-05-05
Marine Day
2026-07-20
Mountain Day
2026-08-11
Respect For The Aged Day
2026-09-21
Autumnal Equinox Day
2026-09-23
Sports Day
2026-10-12
Culture Day
2026-11-03
Labour Thanksgiving Day
2026-11-23
Termination
Notice period
30 days minimum (30 days during probation)
Probation period
30 – 360 days
