🇯🇵 Employee cost calculator Japan

Employers in Japan pay 15.66% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $71,544 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (15.66%)$9,396
Columbus EOR fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$71,544

That is $5,962 per month, roughly 19% on top of gross salary. A 13th-month salary is customary in Japan but not legally required, so it is not included.

Itemized employer contributions

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Employment facts for Japan

Statutory annual leave
10 days
Public holidays
16 days
Typical notice period
4.3 weeks
Typical severance
0 weeks
13th-month salary
customary

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2025-01-01. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.