Japan Employer Payroll Cost Calculator
Free Japan employer payroll cost calculator with country-specific defaults and clear step-by-step results.
About Japan Employer Payroll Cost Calculator
Shows the full monthly and annual cost of an employee, adding employer-paid contributions (pension, insurance, social charges) to the gross salary.
Formula
Formula
Employer cost = gross salary × (1 + employer contribution rate)
Contribution rates vary by Japan jurisdiction and plan — enter the rate that applies to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this calculator work?
Shows the full monthly and annual cost of an employee, adding employer-paid contributions (pension, insurance, social charges) to the gross salary.
Are the figures specific to Japan?
Hiring budgets must cover more than gross pay — employer contributions can add a substantial percentage.
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Japan specifics
- Currency
- ¥ JPYJapanese Yen
- Region
- Asia
- Country code
- JP
- Amounts look like
- ¥1,234,568
- Dates look like
- Mar 9, 2026
- Units
- metricWeek starts Sunday
In Japan, JPY has no minor unit, so amounts are whole numbers.
Results on this page are expressed in JPY (Japanese Yen). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant Japan authority before relying on them.