This article compares all seven Kanto prefectures across overall wages, younger workers, workers in their 50s, and the female-to-male wage ratio. For all ages combined, Tokyo ranks first at ¥397,000 per month, followed by Kanagawa at ¥384,100 and Tochigi at ¥355,400. Tables that previously mixed different aggregations have been standardized to the same figures used in the individual prefecture articles.
1. Scheduled monthly wage ranking, all ages and genders combined (2023)
| Rank | Prefecture | Monthly wage (¥1,000) | Annualized (¥10,000, excluding bonuses) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo | 397.0 | 476 |
| 2 | Kanagawa | 384.1 | 461 |
| 3 | Tochigi | 355.4 | 426 |
| 4 | Saitama | 347.3 | 417 |
| 5 | Ibaraki | 340.6 | 409 |
| 6 | Chiba | 337.8 | 405 |
| 7 | Gunma | 326.6 | 392 |
2. Prefectures with the smallest gender wage gap
| Rank | Prefecture | Women's wage as % of men's | Women's monthly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanagawa | 76.9% | ¥314,400 |
| 2 | Chiba | 76.7% | ¥278,300 |
| 3 | Saitama | 76.3% | ¥284,300 |
| 4 | Tochigi | 76.1% | ¥285,500 |
| 5 | Tokyo | 75.4% | ¥321,700 |
| 6 | Gunma | 74.9% | ¥260,300 |
| 7 | Ibaraki | 74.4% | ¥272,200 |
3. Starting wages for workers in their 20s
| Prefecture | Ages 20–24 | Ages 25–29 |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥266,200 | ¥315,300 |
| Kanagawa | ¥258,000 | ¥305,200 |
| Saitama | ¥255,900 | ¥288,400 |
| Chiba | ¥250,900 | ¥288,600 |
| Ibaraki | ¥243,000 | ¥281,500 |
| Tochigi | ¥241,300 | ¥282,800 |
| Gunma | ¥239,900 | ¥273,700 |
4. Peak wages in the 50s
| Prefecture | Ages 50–54 | Ages 55–59 |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥465,400 | ¥490,400 |
| Kanagawa | ¥440,700 | ¥455,100 |
| Tochigi | ¥419,100 | ¥431,700 |
| Saitama | ¥392,000 | ¥389,300 |
| Chiba | ¥387,900 | ¥384,800 |
| Ibaraki | ¥385,000 | ¥380,200 |
| Gunma | ¥366,700 | ¥378,000 |
Tokyo leads overall, Kanagawa has the highest gender ratio, and Tochigi leads northern Kanto
Tokyo and Kanagawa occupy the top two positions for all-age wages, while Tochigi ranks third. The maximum gap for ages 20–24 is ¥26,300, but the difference between Tokyo and Gunma among ages 55–59 widens to ¥112,400.
Kanagawa has the highest female-to-male ratio at 76.9%, although every prefecture remains below 80%. Tokyo has the highest absolute women's wage at ¥321,700, but because men's wages are also high, it ranks fifth on the ratio.
Three Kanto labor markets: headquarters, R&D, and manufacturing
Tokyo is driven by headquarters, finance, foreign firms, and IT. Kanagawa is strong in R&D around Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Atsugi. Tochigi benefits from automotive and precision-manufacturing clusters around Haga and Kaminokawa. Ibaraki has Tsukuba, Hitachi, and Kashima; Gunma has SUBARU-related industry; and Saitama and Chiba combine Tokyo commuting with their own industrial bases.
Regional wage differences are relatively small for younger workers and widen in the 50s as management and specialist roles become more important. Rather than using a single overall recommendation table, it is more practical to focus on the figures matching your age, occupation, and employer size.
How to read these figures
Scheduled monthly wages exclude bonuses and overtime pay. The table alone also does not show differences in industry mix, company-size mix, or occupation mix.
The article is organized primarily around published statistical figures. Numerical values directly observable in the statistical tables should be distinguished from interpretations of background factors.
Summary: Tokyo clearly leads overall wages, but each prefecture has different industrial strengths
Tokyo ranks first overall, followed by Kanagawa, while Tochigi's third-place position reflects the strength of manufacturing within the prefecture. The female-to-male ratio remains below 80% everywhere, and regional gaps become larger among workers in their 50s.
- All ages: Tokyo ¥397,000, Kanagawa ¥384,100
- Tochigi ranks third at ¥355,400
- Even Kanagawa, the highest on the female-to-male ratio, is only 76.9%
- Tokyo-Gunma gap for ages 55–59: ¥112,400
Source: Published statistics listed in the Analysis notes at the end of this article
📊 Analysis notes
This article is based on the following statistical data.
- Statistics used: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Basic Survey on Wage Structure (Table ID: 0003426933, view on e-Stat)
- Area: 7 Kanto prefectures / Kanto region
- Year: 2023
- Data retrieved: June 6, 2026
- Notes: The article is organized primarily around figures from published statistics. Because industry mix, company-size mix, occupation mix, and other factors outside the article also matter, numerical values directly observable in the statistical tables should be distinguished from interpretation.
Chart and table values have been independently aggregated and visualized from the statistical data above.
Table values have been organized from the statistical data above.