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Japan salary, ages 20-24

MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2024) Table 6

In Japan, ages 20-24 full-time wage and salary earners have a median annual salary of about 314万円 and an average of 277万円. The top 10% earn at least 394万円, top 25% at least 351万円; the bottom 25% earn at most 278万円 and the bottom 10% at most 247万円. Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2024) Table 6.

Salary distribution

Typical earnings for ages 20-24 Japan

  1. Top 10% earn at least394万円
  2. Top 25% earn at least351万円
  3. Middle (median)half earn more, half less314万円
  4. Bottom 25% earn at most278万円
  5. Bottom 10% earn at most247万円
  6. Averagetotal income ÷ people277万円

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