Service workers salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Service workers in Japan is ¥3,636,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 2,925,720 workers surveyed) — 28.4% below the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Service workers earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,441,000 | ¥2,410,000 | ¥2,459,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,008,000 | ¥3,117,000 | ¥2,951,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥3,486,000 | ¥3,640,000 | ¥3,370,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥3,697,000 | ¥3,982,000 | ¥3,443,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥3,938,000 | ¥4,403,000 | ¥3,467,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥3,990,000 | ¥4,488,000 | ¥3,509,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥4,002,000 | ¥4,588,000 | ¥3,537,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥3,831,000 | ¥4,505,000 | ¥3,425,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥3,707,000 | ¥4,199,000 | ¥3,449,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥3,327,000 | ¥3,651,000 | ¥3,136,000 |
| 65~ | ¥2,792,000 | ¥2,844,000 | ¥2,751,000 |
Understanding People working as Service workers salary data
Service workers: average annual salary
People working as Service workers earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥3,636,000 (sample: 2,925,720 workers), −28.4% lower than the national average (about ¥1,442,000 less). The median is ¥3,707,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Service workers?
Income peaks in the 45-49 age band at ¥4,002,000 (about 1.3x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 20-24 band.
Service workers: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 86.5% of what men earn (82.1% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Service 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 12.0% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Service workers average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Service workers by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥3,486,000 | ¥3,640,000 | ¥3,370,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥3,697,000 | ¥3,982,000 | ¥3,443,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥3,938,000 | ¥4,403,000 | ¥3,467,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥3,990,000 | ¥4,488,000 | ¥3,509,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥4,002,000 | ¥4,588,000 | ¥3,537,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥3,831,000 | ¥4,505,000 | ¥3,425,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Service workers?
- About ¥3,636,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Service workers?
- In the 45-49 age band, at an estimated ¥4,002,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Service workers?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 86.5% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Service workers at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥3,486,000 overall (male ¥3,640,000 / female ¥3,370,000).
- What is the average salary for Service workers at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥3,697,000 overall (male ¥3,982,000 / female ¥3,443,000).
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.
Service workers vs nationwide
| Age | Service workers | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥244万 | ¥262万 | ¥-18万 | -6.9% |
| 20-24 | ¥301万 | ¥335万 | ¥-34万 | -10.3% |
| 25-29 | ¥349万 | ¥415万 | ¥-66万 | -15.9% |
| 30-34 | ¥370万 | ¥465万 | ¥-95万 | -20.4% |
| 35-39 | ¥394万 | ¥514万 | ¥-120万 | -23.3% |
| 40-44 | ¥399万 | ¥548万 | ¥-149万 | -27.2% |
| 45-49 | ¥400万 | ¥576万 | ¥-175万 | -30.5% |
| 50-54 | ¥383万 | ¥600万 | ¥-217万 | -36.1% |
| 55-59 | ¥371万 | ¥607万 | ¥-236万 | -38.9% |
| 60-64 | ¥333万 | ¥462万 | ¥-129万 | -28.0% |
| 65~ | ¥279万 | ¥367万 | ¥-88万 | -23.9% |
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