Production process workers salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Production process workers in Japan is ¥4,371,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 4,828,270 workers surveyed) — 13.9% below the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Production process workers earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,634,000 | ¥2,698,000 | ¥2,515,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,371,000 | ¥3,570,000 | ¥2,964,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥3,800,000 | ¥4,025,000 | ¥3,149,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,289,000 | ¥4,594,000 | ¥3,102,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥4,729,000 | ¥5,064,000 | ¥3,265,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥4,860,000 | ¥5,328,000 | ¥3,198,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,030,000 | ¥5,516,000 | ¥3,333,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,057,000 | ¥5,715,000 | ¥3,256,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥4,832,000 | ¥5,599,000 | ¥2,999,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥3,610,000 | ¥4,075,000 | ¥2,610,000 |
| 65~ | ¥2,914,000 | ¥3,320,000 | ¥2,334,000 |
Understanding People working as Production process workers salary data
Production process workers: average annual salary
People working as Production process workers earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥4,371,000 (sample: 4,828,270 workers), −13.9% lower than the national average (about ¥707,000 less). The median is ¥4,729,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Production process workers?
Income peaks in the 50-54 age band at ¥5,057,000 (about 1.5x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 20-24 band.
Production process workers: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 67.5% of what men earn (62.8% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Production process workers: 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 17.1% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Production process workers average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Production process workers by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥3,800,000 | ¥4,025,000 | ¥3,149,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,289,000 | ¥4,594,000 | ¥3,102,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥4,729,000 | ¥5,064,000 | ¥3,265,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥4,860,000 | ¥5,328,000 | ¥3,198,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,030,000 | ¥5,516,000 | ¥3,333,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥5,057,000 | ¥5,715,000 | ¥3,256,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Production process workers?
- About ¥4,371,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Production process workers?
- In the 50-54 age band, at an estimated ¥5,057,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Production process workers?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 67.5% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Production process workers at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥3,800,000 overall (male ¥4,025,000 / female ¥3,149,000).
- What is the average salary for Production process workers at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥4,289,000 overall (male ¥4,594,000 / female ¥3,102,000).
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.
Production process workers vs nationwide
| Age | Production process workers | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥263万 | ¥262万 | +¥1万 | +0.5% |
| 20-24 | ¥337万 | ¥335万 | +¥2万 | +0.5% |
| 25-29 | ¥380万 | ¥415万 | ¥-34万 | -8.3% |
| 30-34 | ¥429万 | ¥465万 | ¥-36万 | -7.7% |
| 35-39 | ¥473万 | ¥514万 | ¥-41万 | -7.9% |
| 40-44 | ¥486万 | ¥548万 | ¥-62万 | -11.4% |
| 45-49 | ¥503万 | ¥576万 | ¥-73万 | -12.6% |
| 50-54 | ¥506万 | ¥600万 | ¥-94万 | -15.7% |
| 55-59 | ¥483万 | ¥607万 | ¥-123万 | -20.3% |
| 60-64 | ¥361万 | ¥462万 | ¥-101万 | -21.9% |
| 65~ | ¥291万 | ¥367万 | ¥-75万 | -20.6% |
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