Transport and machine operators salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Transport and machine operators in Japan is ¥4,608,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 1,768,120 workers surveyed) — 9.3% below the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Transport and machine operators earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥3,057,000 | ¥2,991,000 | ¥3,447,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥4,051,000 | ¥4,066,000 | ¥3,855,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,380,000 | ¥4,396,000 | ¥4,089,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,746,000 | ¥4,747,000 | ¥4,742,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥4,867,000 | ¥4,885,000 | ¥4,302,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥4,992,000 | ¥5,048,000 | ¥3,645,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,020,000 | ¥5,083,000 | ¥3,786,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥4,892,000 | ¥4,940,000 | ¥3,837,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥4,941,000 | ¥4,982,000 | ¥3,716,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥4,108,000 | ¥4,123,000 | ¥3,245,000 |
| 65~ | ¥3,333,000 | ¥3,337,000 | ¥3,090,000 |
Understanding People working as Transport and machine operators salary data
Transport and machine operators: average annual salary
People working as Transport and machine operators earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥4,608,000 (sample: 1,768,120 workers), −9.3% lower than the national average (about ¥470,000 less). The median is ¥4,892,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Transport and machine operators?
Income peaks in the 45-49 age band at ¥5,020,000 (about 1.2x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 20-24 band.
Transport and machine operators: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 99.9% of what men earn (83.3% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Transport and machine operators: 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 10.0% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Transport and machine operators average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Transport and machine operators by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,380,000 | ¥4,396,000 | ¥4,089,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥4,746,000 | ¥4,747,000 | ¥4,742,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥4,867,000 | ¥4,885,000 | ¥4,302,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥4,992,000 | ¥5,048,000 | ¥3,645,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥5,020,000 | ¥5,083,000 | ¥3,786,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥4,892,000 | ¥4,940,000 | ¥3,837,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Transport and machine operators?
- About ¥4,608,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Transport and machine operators?
- In the 45-49 age band, at an estimated ¥5,020,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Transport and machine operators?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 99.9% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Transport and machine operators at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,380,000 overall (male ¥4,396,000 / female ¥4,089,000).
- What is the average salary for Transport and machine operators at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥4,746,000 overall (male ¥4,747,000 / female ¥4,742,000).
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 machine operators vs nationwide
| Age | Transport and machine operators | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥306万 | ¥262万 | +¥44万 | +16.6% |
| 20-24 | ¥405万 | ¥335万 | +¥70万 | +20.8% |
| 25-29 | ¥438万 | ¥415万 | +¥24万 | +5.7% |
| 30-34 | ¥475万 | ¥465万 | +¥10万 | +2.2% |
| 35-39 | ¥487万 | ¥514万 | ¥-27万 | -5.2% |
| 40-44 | ¥499万 | ¥548万 | ¥-49万 | -9.0% |
| 45-49 | ¥502万 | ¥576万 | ¥-74万 | -12.8% |
| 50-54 | ¥489万 | ¥600万 | ¥-111万 | -18.5% |
| 55-59 | ¥494万 | ¥607万 | ¥-112万 | -18.5% |
| 60-64 | ¥411万 | ¥462万 | ¥-51万 | -11.1% |
| 65~ | ¥333万 | ¥367万 | ¥-34万 | -9.2% |
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