Salaries for foreigners in Japan in 2025

Looking to work in Japan on a working holiday visa? Our platform provides up-to-date salary insights for foreigners in Japan, sourced from public job listings across various industries. Whether you're interested in hospitality, retail, teaching, or part-time gigs, we extract and analyze the latest salary trends to help you make informed decisions.

Find real-time salary data, compare wages across cities, and discover the best-paying jobs for foreigners in Japan in 2025. Stay ahead with accurate and transparent job market insights!

This information is sourced from publicly available job postings by Japanese companies. It may also include data from companies not hiring for working holiday visas.

Average Pay (Annual)

￥5,652,768

from 10,580 Japan working holiday jobs

Average Pay (Monthly)

￥1,476,066

from 5,026 Japan working holiday jobs

Here’s a general breakdown of the cost of living in Japan per month. You will probably find that Japan is very affordable compared to most developed countries.

Expense Category	Tokyo (JPY)	Osaka (JPY)	Fukuoka (JPY)	Notes
Rent (1-bedroom apartment)	¥80,000–¥150,000	¥50,000–¥100,000	¥40,000–¥80,000	Cheaper in suburban areas
Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water, Internet)	¥10,000–¥20,000	¥8,000–¥15,000	¥7,000–¥12,000	Higher in winter/summer
Food (Groceries & Eating Out)	¥40,000–¥80,000	¥35,000–¥70,000	¥30,000–¥60,000	Eating out frequently increases costs
Transportation (Train, Bus, Bike, etc.)	¥10,000–¥20,000	¥8,000–¥15,000	¥5,000–¥12,000	Commuter passes reduce costs
Health Insurance (National Scheme)	¥2,000–¥20,000	¥2,000–¥20,000	¥2,000–¥20,000	Based on income level
Mobile Phone & Internet	¥3,000–¥10,000	¥3,000–¥8,000	¥3,000–¥8,000	Cheaper with SIM-only plans
Entertainment & Leisure	¥10,000–¥30,000	¥8,000–¥25,000	¥5,000–¥20,000	Includes movies, bars, events
Miscellaneous (Clothing, Household Items, etc.)	¥5,000–¥20,000	¥5,000–¥15,000	¥5,000–¥12,000	Personal spending varies
Estimated Monthly Total	¥160,000–¥330,000	¥120,000–¥270,000	¥100,000–¥230,000