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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Japan 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Japan?


Average Monthly Salary
354,000 JPY
( 4,250,000 JPY yearly)

LOW
130,000
JPY
AVERAGE
354,000
JPY
HIGH
957,000
JPY
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan typically earns around 354,000 JPY. Salaries range from 130,000 JPY (lowest average) to 957,000 JPY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Japan exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager572,000 JPY
All Rounder224,000 JPY
Assistant Executive Housekeeper161,000 JPY
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller314,000 JPY
Assistant Food and Beverage Director686,000 JPY
Assistant Hospitality Manager714,000 JPY
Assistant Storekeeper143,000 JPY
Assistant Tour Manager337,000 JPY
Baker and Pastrycook185,000 JPY
Bakery Manager408,000 JPY
Bakery Superintendent267,000 JPY
Banquet Captain210,000 JPY
Banquet Manager285,000 JPY
Banquet Server167,000 JPY
Bar Attendant180,000 JPY
Bar Manager343,000 JPY
Bar Supervisor238,000 JPY
Barista205,000 JPY
Bartender214,000 JPY
Bellman164,000 JPY
Beverage Manager440,000 JPY
Bistro Attendant188,000 JPY
Buffet Chef316,000 JPY
Buffet Host180,000 JPY
Buffet Manager366,000 JPY
Butcher and Slaughterer138,000 JPY
Cafeteria Assistant177,000 JPY
Cafeteria Manager317,000 JPY
Cafeteria Supervisor231,000 JPY
Cake Decorator201,000 JPY
Casino Shift Manager584,000 JPY
Chain Store Customer Support284,000 JPY
Chef325,000 JPY
Chef De Cuisine444,000 JPY
Club Manager637,000 JPY
Cluster Director778,000 JPY
Cluster Revenue Manager614,000 JPY
Cocktail Server184,000 JPY
Coffee Shop Manager592,000 JPY
Concierge160,000 JPY
Confectionery Baker209,000 JPY
Conference and Sales Coordinator303,000 JPY
Conference Services Manager369,000 JPY
Cook292,000 JPY
Corporate Sous Chef468,000 JPY
Corporate Travel Consultant483,000 JPY
Croupier236,000 JPY
Culinary Assistant145,000 JPY
Culinary Associate146,000 JPY
Culinary Tour Guide409,000 JPY
Demi Chef352,000 JPY
Dietary Aide334,000 JPY
Dining Room Supervisor315,000 JPY
Dishwasher142,000 JPY
Duty Manager401,000 JPY
Events Coordinator252,000 JPY
Executive Chef382,000 JPY
Executive Pastry Chef304,000 JPY
Fast Food Cook278,000 JPY
Fast Food Shift Supervisor284,000 JPY
Fine Dining Cook494,000 JPY
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef480,000 JPY
Fleet Manager863,000 JPY
Food and Beverage Manager625,000 JPY
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst440,000 JPY
Food Consultant518,000 JPY
Food Photographer357,000 JPY
Food Policy Analyst483,000 JPY
Food Safety Auditor452,000 JPY
Food Safety Compliance Manager477,000 JPY
Food Safety Coordinator385,000 JPY
Food Server161,000 JPY
Food Service Director609,000 JPY
Food Service Manager696,000 JPY
Food Service Sales396,000 JPY
Food Service Worker171,000 JPY
Food Stylist269,000 JPY
Food Sustainability Consultant478,000 JPY
Front Desk Agent209,000 JPY
Front Desk Clerk188,000 JPY
Front Office Manager370,000 JPY
Gastronomy Consultant379,000 JPY
Guest Service Executive533,000 JPY
Guest Service Representative219,000 JPY
Head Chef 389,000 JPY
Head Concierge266,000 JPY
Hospitality Director991,000 JPY
Hospitality Technology Specialist431,000 JPY
Hostess / Host192,000 JPY
Hotel Desk Clerk195,000 JPY
Hotel Maid140,000 JPY
Hotel Manager946,000 JPY
Hotel Revenue Manager612,000 JPY
Hotel Sales Manager687,000 JPY
Hotel Service Supervisor536,000 JPY
Hotel Staff171,000 JPY
Inventory Coordinator208,000 JPY
Kitchen Manager328,000 JPY
Kitchen Staff181,000 JPY
Kitchen Supervisor285,000 JPY
Line Cook301,000 JPY
Luggage Porter141,000 JPY
Molecular Gastronomist469,000 JPY
Motel Manager547,000 JPY
Pastry Chef286,000 JPY
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant188,000 JPY
Personal Chef406,000 JPY
Production Operator283,000 JPY
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator316,000 JPY
Receptionist192,000 JPY
Regional Restaurant Manager781,000 JPY
Restaurant Manager670,000 JPY
Restaurant Server162,000 JPY
Room Reservations Manager666,000 JPY
Room Service Manager637,000 JPY
Sous Chef368,000 JPY
Special Events Coordinator392,000 JPY
Supervisor of Food Services428,000 JPY
Sustainable Catering Coordinator406,000 JPY
Sustainable Tourism Consultant433,000 JPY
Tour Consultant488,000 JPY
Tour Guide313,000 JPY
Tour Manager436,000 JPY
Travel Agent323,000 JPY
Travel Consultant501,000 JPY
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist408,000 JPY
Waiter / Waitress163,000 JPY
Wedding Planner510,000 JPY


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Japan

Median and salary distribution Japan Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
475,000 JPY or more
10% of people earn
390,000 to 475,000 JPY
20% of people earn
202,000 JPY or less
65% of people earn
202,000 to 390,000 JPY
Minimum Salary
130,000 JPY
Median
330,000 JPY
Maximum
957,000 JPY




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan range from 130,000 JPY (starting average salary) to 957,000 JPY (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 330,000 JPY, implying that half of the workforce in Japan earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan earn less than 254,000 JPY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 427,000 JPY, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 202,000 JPY to 390,000 JPY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 202,000 JPY mark, while 10% ranged from 390,000 JPY to 475,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 475,000 JPY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Japan costs anywhere from 2,580,000 JPY to 7,750,000 JPY and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Japan

Salary comparison by gender Japan Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
366,000 JPY
Female-6%
344,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Japan for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Japan

How much are annual salary increments in Japan for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Japan Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Japan / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Japan
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Japan is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Japan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Japan Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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67% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Japan


2,040 JPY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan is 2,040 JPY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan is 750 JPY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Fukuoka362,000 JPY
Hiroshima328,000 JPY
Kawasaki341,000 JPY
Kobe355,000 JPY
Kyoto348,000 JPY
Nagoya375,000 JPY
Osaka382,000 JPY
Saitama334,000 JPY
Sapporo368,000 JPY
Sendai321,000 JPY
Tokyo395,000 JPY
Yokohama389,000 JPY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Japan is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
506,000 JPY
Public Sector+4%
527,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 330,000 JPY and 427,000 JPY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Japan ranges from 130,000 JPY to 254,000 JPY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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