Japan Private-Sector Pay Reaches Record 4.87 Million Yen
The average annual salary for employees at private-sector companies in Japan rose 1.9% to a record 4.87 million yen last year, marking the fifth consecutive annual increase, according to the National Tax Agency. (News On Japan)
Japan's private-sector average annual salary reached a record 4.87 million yen, marking the fifth consecutive year of increase, according to the National Tax Agency's annual survey. Electricity, gas, heat supply and water services topped the list with an average salary of 8.54 million yen, while accommodation and food services had the lowest at 2.76 million yen.
Men's average salary increased 1.7% to 5.97 million yen, while women's rose 2.6% to 3.42 million yen. However, the growth rate for both sexes slowed considerably compared to the previous year. Japan's population, including foreign residents, stood at 122.97 million as of October 1, 2025, marking only the third decline since national censuses began in 1920.
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