Foreign worker salary in Japan (Status-based residence)
Average annual income for Status-based residence visa holders working in Japan, broken down by industry. Source: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (foreign workers section).
About this visa: Permanent Resident, Spouse of Japanese National, Long-Term Resident — no work restrictions.
Avg. annual income
¥3,871,000
160,830 foreign workers in survey
vs all foreign workers
+13.9%
All foreign avg: ¥3,398,000
Monthly total
¥299,300
Regular monthly cash earnings
Status-based residence salary by industry
| Industry | Annual | Monthly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services (other) | ¥3,746,000 | ¥306,400 | 47,970 |
| Personal services and entertainment | ¥2,601,000 | ¥215,200 | 2,970 |
Industries are ranked by average annual income for this visa type. Click an industry to see the cross-tabulation.
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