Gross and net pay for tech and non-tech roles in Tokyo, Japan. Monthly figures in JPY (¥).
Tech Median Salary
¥517,500
gross per month
¥396,930 net(2330.0% tax)
Non-Tech Median Salary
¥382,500
gross per month
¥299,597 net(2170.0% tax)
| Percentile | Tech Gross | Tech Net | Non-Tech Gross | Non-Tech Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | ¥388,125 | ¥303,646(2180%) | ¥286,875 | ¥227,802(2060%) |
| Median (50th) | ¥517,500 | ¥396,930(2330%) | ¥382,500 | ¥299,597(2170%) |
| 75th percentile | ¥672,750 | ¥497,607(2600%) | ¥497,250 | ¥382,344(2310%) |
Net numbers account for income tax and social contributions. Calculated for a single filer with standard deductions.
Drop in your gross number and you'll get your take-home pay, what rent you can realistically swing, and a monthly savings estimate.
The median (50th percentile) tech salary in Tokyo is ¥517,500 gross per month (estimated from city median gross salary). The 25th percentile is ¥388,125 and the 75th percentile is ¥672,750.
On a median tech salary of ¥517,500/month in Tokyo (estimated from city median gross salary), the effective tax rate is approximately 2330.0%, leaving ¥396,930 net per month. Rates vary based on income level and personal circumstances.
Non-tech median salary in Tokyo is ¥382,500 gross per month (estimated from city median gross salary). After tax, that is approximately ¥299,597 net per month.
1-bedroom rents in Tokyo range from ¥170,000 to ¥320,000. On a median tech net salary of ¥396,930 (estimated from city median gross salary), most neighborhoods would require more than 35% of net income for rent.
Tokyo has a median tech salary of ¥517,500 (estimated from city median gross salary). Explore our comparison tool to see how it stacks up against other cities in Japan for rent, expenses, and take-home pay.