Transport and postal services salary in Japan — average annual income by age
The average annual salary for Transport and postal services in Japan is ¥4,819,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 2,278,850 workers surveyed) — 5.1% below the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Transport and postal services earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,898,000 | ¥2,963,000 | ¥2,744,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,607,000 | ¥3,771,000 | ¥3,223,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,189,000 | ¥4,355,000 | ¥3,744,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,626,000 | ¥4,814,000 | ¥3,914,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,032,000 | ¥5,204,000 | ¥4,028,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,270,000 | ¥5,500,000 | ¥3,919,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,309,000 | ¥5,559,000 | ¥3,933,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,289,000 | ¥5,499,000 | ¥4,054,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥5,292,000 | ¥5,475,000 | ¥3,857,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥4,225,000 | ¥4,337,000 | ¥3,156,000 |
| 65~ | ¥3,290,000 | ¥3,308,000 | ¥2,968,000 |
Understanding The Transport and postal services industry salary data
Transport and postal services: average annual salary
The Transport and postal services industry earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥4,819,000 (sample: 2,278,850 workers), −5.1% lower than the national average (about ¥259,000 less). The median is ¥5,270,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Transport and postal services?
Income peaks in the 45-49 age band at ¥5,309,000 (about 1.5x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 20-24 band.
Transport and postal services: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 81.3% of what men earn (75.6% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Transport and postal services: 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 13.1% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Transport and postal services average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Transport and postal services by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,189,000 | ¥4,355,000 | ¥3,744,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,626,000 | ¥4,814,000 | ¥3,914,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,032,000 | ¥5,204,000 | ¥4,028,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥5,270,000 | ¥5,500,000 | ¥3,919,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,309,000 | ¥5,559,000 | ¥3,933,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,289,000 | ¥5,499,000 | ¥4,054,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Transport and postal services?
- About ¥4,819,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Transport and postal services?
- In the 45-49 age band, at an estimated ¥5,309,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Transport and postal services?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 81.3% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Transport and postal services at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,189,000 overall (male ¥4,355,000 / female ¥3,744,000).
- What is the average salary for Transport and postal services at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥4,626,000 overall (male ¥4,814,000 / female ¥3,914,000).
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.
Transport and postal services vs nationwide
| Age | Transport and postal services | All industries | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥290万 | ¥262万 | +¥28万 | +10.6% |
| 20-24 | ¥361万 | ¥335万 | +¥25万 | +7.6% |
| 25-29 | ¥419万 | ¥415万 | +¥4万 | +1.1% |
| 30-34 | ¥463万 | ¥465万 | ¥-2万 | -0.4% |
| 35-39 | ¥503万 | ¥514万 | ¥-10万 | -2.0% |
| 40-44 | ¥527万 | ¥548万 | ¥-21万 | -3.9% |
| 45-49 | ¥531万 | ¥576万 | ¥-45万 | -7.8% |
| 50-54 | ¥529万 | ¥600万 | ¥-71万 | -11.8% |
| 55-59 | ¥529万 | ¥607万 | ¥-77万 | -12.7% |
| 60-64 | ¥423万 | ¥462万 | ¥-40万 | -8.6% |
| 65~ | ¥329万 | ¥367万 | ¥-38万 | -10.3% |
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