Are semi-annual bonuses included in the unemployment wage base?

No. The wage base is calculated strictly from monthly salary and regular allowances (including overtime and commuting) paid during the 6 months prior to resignation. Bonuses are excluded.

Can you work part-time while receiving Japanese unemployment benefits?

Part-time work of under 4 hours per day is permissible if declared accurately at Hello Work during your monthly certification appointment, which may postpone or reduce that day's payout.

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Japan Unemployment Insurance Benefit Calculator 2026 (Hello Work Payout)

Calculate your Japanese statutory unemployment allowance (Koyou Hoken Kihon Teate) per day, total benefit duration (90 to 330 days), and maximum total payout based on pre-separation salary and reason for leaving.

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Calculated Result

Total Estimated Payout

¥540,000

Daily Benefit Allowance

¥6,000

Calculator Inputs

Total Gross Salary in Final 6 Months

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Age at Separation

Reason for Separation

Insured Employment Years

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Total Estimated Payout

¥540,000

Daily Benefit Allowance

¥6,000

Statutory Benefit Days

90 days

4-Week (28 Days) Benefit Payout

¥168,000

Daily Wage Base

¥10,000

Total Payout Distribution

4-Week (28 Days) Benefit Payout

¥168,000(24%)

Total Cumulative Benefit

¥540,000(76%)

Calculated under standard Employment Insurance Act guidelines (50%-80% replacement rate and age-based caps). Subject to statutory waiting periods.

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: 雇用保険法第16条 (基本手当の日額算定基準及び所定給付日数)Last Verified: 2026-09-03

Calculation Methodology

Daily Benefit = Daily Wage Base (6-month salary sum ÷ 180) × Replacement Rate (50%-80%); Total Payout = Daily Benefit × Benefit Days

Frequently Asked Questions

Voluntary resignation grants 90 to 150 days of benefits with a restriction period, while involuntary job loss (company layoffs, bankruptcy) grants 90 up to 330 days immediately after the 7-day waiting period.