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Foreigners who decide to live alone in Tokyo may be wondering how much money people working in Tokyo earn. This article will therefore explain the average income of people working in Tokyo, as well as wages and popular occupations for foreigners.
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What is the average income of Japanese working in Tokyo?
The table below shows the average annual income in Tokyo and in Japan from 2014 to 2020.Tokyo is around 6 million yenThe national average is around the low 4 million yen range,Tokyo's annual income is considerably higher than the national average.It is a region.
[Average annual income in Tokyo, Japan.
| counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system) | Average annual income in Tokyo | national average |
| Year 2020 | 5.95 million yen | 4.33 million yen |
| 2019 | 6.2 million yen | 4.36 million yen |
| 2018 | 6.22 million yen | 4.41 million yen |
| 2017 | 6.16 million yen | 4.32 million yen |
| 2016 | 6.06 million yen | 4,220,000 yen |
| 2015 | 6.24 million yen | 4.2 million yen |
| 2014 | 6.13 million yen | 4.15 million yen |
Average annual income and wages by genre for Japanese working in Tokyo
Next, let's look more closely at the average annual income in Tokyo, broken down by gender, age, and other factors.
distinction of sex
The table below shows the average annual income by gender in Tokyo from 2014 to 2020.Men in the low 6 million yen rangeabout,Women are in the low 4 million yen rangeThe male worker is about 2 million yen higher than the female worker.
Average annual income by gender in Tokyo.
| counter for years (following a number in the hito-futa-mi counting system) | masculine gender | female |
| Year 2020 | 6.61 million yen | 4.68 million yen |
| 2019 | 6.92 million yen | 4.84 million yen |
| 2018 | 6.95 million yen | 4.77 million yen |
| 2017 | 6.85 million yen | 4.75 million yen |
| 2016 | 6.77 million yen | 4.65 million yen |
| 2015 | 6.92 million yen | 4.74 million yen |
| 2014 | 6.78 million yen | 4.7 million yen |
by age
The average annual income by age in Tokyo is shown in the table below, although there is little difference between men and women in their 20s,Average annual income is higher for men at older ages. This is probably related to the fact that women often take time off or quit their jobs due to marriage or childbirth, and even when they return to work, they often work part-time to raise their children.
Average annual income by age in Tokyo
| age | masculine gender | female |
| 20 years old | 2,540,000 yen | 2.6 million yen |
| 30 years old | 4,950,000 yen | 4.31 million yen |
| 40 years old | 6.84 million yen | 5.13 million yen |
| 50 years old | 8,110,000 yen | 5.37 million yen |
| 60 years old | 7.17 million yen | 4,730,000 yen |
By Academic Background
The average annual salary in Tokyo by educational background is shown in the table below. The higher the educational background, the higher the annual income, with the average annual income for male university graduates being 8.23 million yen.
Average annual income by education level in Tokyo
| academic background | masculine gender | female |
| university graduate | 8,230,000 yen | 6.45 million yen |
| Technical college and junior college graduates | 6.45 million yen | 5.74 million yen |
| high school graduate | 5.99 million yen | 4,730,000 yen |
23 distinctions
Tokyo is characterized by the fact that average annual incomes vary widely by ward. The highest average annual incomes are in Minato and Chiyoda wards, where the average annual income exceeds 10 million yen. On the other hand, Adachi and Katsushika wards have low annual incomes, in the 3 million yen range.
However, this does not mean that working in Minato-ku or Chiyoda-ku will result in a high annual income, as many people with high incomes live in Minato-ku or Chiyoda-ku.
[Top 3 average annual incomes by Tokyo's 23 wards
| order | district | average annual income |
| 1st place | Harbour Ward (e.g. in Tokyo) | 11.63 million yen |
| 2nd place | Chiyoda Ward | 10.06 million yen |
| 3rd place | Shibuya Ward | 8.86 million yen |
[Worst 3 average annual incomes by Tokyo's 23 wards
| order | district | average annual income |
| 23rd | Adachi-ku | 3.47 million yen |
| 22nd | Katsushika Ward | 3.53 million yen |
| 21st place | Itabashi Ward | 3.69 million yen |
industry-classified
The table below shows average annual incomes for major industries in Tokyo. Professional jobs such as system engineers and physical jobs such as civil engineering workers tend to have higher annual incomes, while customer service and service jobs such as sales clerks tend to have lower annual incomes.
Average annual income by industry in Tokyo
| type of industry | average annual income |
| systems engineer | 5.58 million yen |
| cab driver | 4.81 million yen |
| Large truck driver | 4.44 million yen |
| Welfare facility caregiver | 4.03 million yen |
| construction worker | 5.89 million yen |
| entertainment and hospitality staff | 3.72 million yen |
| sales clerk | 3.71 million yen |
Average wage of foreigners working in Tokyo
We do not have detailed information on the average annual salary of foreigners in Tokyo, but considering that the national average monthly salary for foreigners is approximately 210,000 yen and that the average annual salary in Tokyo is about 1.4 times the national average, we can assume that the monthly salary is 210,000 yen x 1.4 = approximately 290,000 yen. Then, annual income would be 290,000 yen x 12 = 3.48 million yen, and if bonuses, etc. are added, it could be as high as 4 million yen.
However, many foreigners work in special jobs, such as technical interns, and their annual income may vary greatly depending on their visa status category.
Source: 2020 Basic Survey on Wage Structure Wages by Status of Residencehttps://www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/itiran/roudou/chingin/kouzou/z2020/dl/08.pdf
Occupations where many foreigners work in Tokyo
Foreigners can work in a variety of occupations in Tokyo, but engineering, language school teachers, and the restaurant and service industry are popular occupations among foreigners.
Programmer/Engineer
Programmers and engineers are popular employment opportunities for foreigners in industries where they can often work even if their Japanese language skills are not that high. Another reason for their popularity is that they tend to have high annual incomes. However, programmers and engineers are often busy with work, and they also need motivation to constantly study the latest programming languages, etc.
Language school teacher
Language school teachers are very popular employment opportunities for foreigners. The biggest advantage is that you are teaching your native language to Japanese students, so you are equipped with skills from the start. However, it is important to note that employment opportunities may be limited for minor languages and that a university degree is often a prerequisite for employment.
Restaurant and service industry
Tokyo has many restaurants and entertainment facilities, and many foreigners work there. Although Japanese language skills are required to serve customers, it is often possible to work there even if you do not speak perfect Japanese, just to ask for orders. Tokyo has restaurants from many countries, such as Italian and Indian, so it is easy to work at a restaurant from your own country, as there are many people from the same country.
summary
Tokyo is the capital and most populous city in Japan, and the average annual salary tends to be higher than in other areas. It is also a city with many job opportunities for foreigners, making it a good place to find a high paying job.
