Construction salary in Japan — average annual income by age
The average annual salary for Construction in Japan is ¥5,669,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 1,823,470 workers surveyed) — 11.6% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Construction earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,775,000 | ¥2,782,000 | ¥2,703,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,595,000 | ¥3,628,000 | ¥3,448,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,617,000 | ¥4,700,000 | ¥4,294,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,239,000 | ¥5,421,000 | ¥4,305,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,664,000 | ¥5,935,000 | ¥4,096,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,847,000 | ¥6,174,000 | ¥4,117,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,323,000 | ¥6,703,000 | ¥4,453,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥6,951,000 | ¥7,374,000 | ¥4,770,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥6,966,000 | ¥7,302,000 | ¥4,796,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥5,493,000 | ¥5,656,000 | ¥3,966,000 |
| 65~ | ¥4,265,000 | ¥4,341,000 | ¥3,223,000 |
Understanding The Construction industry salary data
Construction: average annual salary
The Construction industry earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥5,669,000 (sample: 1,823,470 workers), +11.6% higher than the national average (about ¥591,000 more). The median is ¥5,664,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Construction?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥6,966,000 (about 1.9x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Construction: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 79.4% of what men earn (72.2% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Construction: how pay changes with age
The age curve is classified as “inverted-U”. Inverted-U is the standard Japanese pattern, peaking before retirement; rising means expertise compounds with experience. About 19.3% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Construction average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Construction by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,617,000 | ¥4,700,000 | ¥4,294,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,239,000 | ¥5,421,000 | ¥4,305,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,664,000 | ¥5,935,000 | ¥4,096,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,847,000 | ¥6,174,000 | ¥4,117,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,323,000 | ¥6,703,000 | ¥4,453,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥6,951,000 | ¥7,374,000 | ¥4,770,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Construction?
- About ¥5,669,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Construction?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥6,966,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Construction?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 79.4% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Construction at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,617,000 overall (male ¥4,700,000 / female ¥4,294,000).
- What is the average salary for Construction at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥5,239,000 overall (male ¥5,421,000 / female ¥4,305,000).
Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023). Estimated from a worker-count-weighted average of 5-year age bands; cells not published due to small samples are excluded.
Construction vs nationwide
| Age | Construction | All industries | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥278万 | ¥262万 | +¥15万 | +5.9% |
| 20-24 | ¥360万 | ¥335万 | +¥24万 | +7.2% |
| 25-29 | ¥462万 | ¥415万 | +¥47万 | +11.4% |
| 30-34 | ¥524万 | ¥465万 | +¥59万 | +12.8% |
| 35-39 | ¥566万 | ¥514万 | +¥53万 | +10.3% |
| 40-44 | ¥585万 | ¥548万 | +¥36万 | +6.6% |
| 45-49 | ¥632万 | ¥576万 | +¥57万 | +9.9% |
| 50-54 | ¥695万 | ¥600万 | +¥95万 | +15.9% |
| 55-59 | ¥697万 | ¥607万 | +¥90万 | +14.9% |
| 60-64 | ¥549万 | ¥462万 | +¥87万 | +18.8% |
| 65~ | ¥427万 | ¥367万 | +¥60万 | +16.2% |
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