Which allowances are excluded from the minimum wage test?

1) Commuting allowances, 2) Family/dependent allowances, 3) Perfect attendance bonuses, 4) Seasonal bonuses, and 5) Overtime, night, and holiday allowances.

Does the statutory minimum wage apply to probationers and part-timers?

Yes. Statutory minimum wage laws apply universally across Japan to full-time, part-time, temporary, dispatch, and probationary employees without exception.

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Japan Prefectural Minimum Wage Compliance Calculator 2026

Convert monthly or daily salaries into true effective hourly rates (excluding statutory allowances like commute, family, and overtime) and check compliance against Japan's 2026 prefectural minimum wages.

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Calculated Result

Your Effective Hourly Wage

1,250JPY/hr

Prefectural Minimum Wage

1,163JPY/hr

Calculator Inputs

Prefecture / Work Location

Base Monthly Salary (Pure Base Pay)

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Monthly Scheduled Working Hours

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Your Effective Hourly Wage

1,250JPY/hr

Prefectural Minimum Wage

1,163JPY/hr

Margin Above/Below Minimum

87 JPY/hr

Monthly Legal Shortfall

¥0

Salary meets and exceeds statutory minimum wage requirements.

Wage vs Legal Minimum

Effective Hourly Wage

1,250(52%)

Statutory Floor

1,163 JPY/hr(48%)

Based on Minimum Wage Act Art. 4 statutory revisions (Tokyo 1,163 JPY, Kanagawa 1,162 JPY, Osaka 1,114 JPY). Paying below statutory minimums carries penal fines up to 500,000 JPY.

This calculator is a mathematical model for general financial estimation, planning, and educational guidance. Results depend on your inputs and standard formulas, and do not constitute binding financial, tax, or investment advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Official Statute: 最低賃金法第4条 (最低賃金の効力・地域別最低賃金基準及び除外手当控除後の実質時間単価判定)Last Verified: 2026-09-03

Calculation Methodology

Effective Hourly Wage = (Base Monthly Pay - Excluded Allowances) ÷ Monthly Scheduled Hours. Tested against prefectural floors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Base salary (excluding commute, family, attendance, and overtime pay) is divided by monthly scheduled hours to calculate an hourly equivalent rate, which must meet or exceed the prefectural floor.