What Is the Minimum Salary in Japan for Nepali Workers 2026?

As of August 2026, JobsNepal is tracking 39 live vacancies in Japan, drawn directly from our database of 2,913 active jobs across Nepal and overseas. Listed monthly pay starts around JPY 162,697. Every opening below is live right now; browse them and apply, or read on for salary, requirements and how to apply.

39

live vacancies

as of August 2026

JPY 189,952

median monthly wage

from 37 listings

6+

employers hiring now

2,913

active jobs on JobsNepal

as of August 2026

How much do jobs in Japan pay?

Across the 37 listings on JobsNepal that publish pay, jobs in Japan offer JPY 162,697 to JPY 237,162 a month (median JPY 189,952, from 37 live listings). That works out to roughly JPY 1,952,364 to JPY 2,845,944 a year before overtime. These are the monthly wages employers actually stated; take-home pay varies with overtime, employer, experience and, for overseas jobs, whether food and accommodation are provided.

Pay for these roles is typically shaped by experience, skills and certifications, the employer, and location, plus the exchange rate and whether the job is free-visa or the worker pays fees.

Current jobs in Japan

These jobs are live on JobsNepal today. The list refreshes automatically as employers post new roles and as deadlines pass, so it always reflects what is genuinely open.

Who is hiring candidates in Japan?

Employers currently advertising these roles on JobsNepal include:

• Seven Samurai Cooperative (3 open roles)
• Japan Care Workers Cooperative Association (3 open roles)
• BUTSURYU LOGIC COOPERATIVE (2 open roles)
• APICO CO-OP. (2 open roles)
• Chugoku Economic Exchange Cooperative (2 open roles)
• CBG cooperative Association (2 open roles)

How to apply for jobs in Japan

1. Open a live listing below and read the full demand, wage and contract terms for Japan.
2. Make sure your passport is valid for the contract length, and get any trade or medical certificates ready.
3. Apply only through the licensed recruiting agency named on the notice, or through the JobsNepal listing.
4. Verify the demand/pre-approval with the Department of Foreign Employment (DoFE) and keep every receipt.
5. Never pay more than the government-set fee, and get the salary and job promised to you in writing before you fly.

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• All jobs in Japan for Nepali workers
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How we compiled this guide

The figures on this page are read directly from JobsNepal's live database of 2,913 active vacancies, which updates automatically as employers post jobs and as application deadlines pass. We do not estimate salaries or vacancy counts; every number reflects real listings at the time of writing, so it stays honest and current. Written by Sandeep Kumar Chaudhary and reviewed by Tarka Raj Jaisi for JobsNepal.