Caregiver (Kaigo) vs Hotel Worker
| Caregiver (Kaigo) | Hotel Worker | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical gross pay / month | ¥180,000–¥230,000 | ¥190,000–¥260,000 |
| Japanese | N4 / JFT-Basic and up | Around N3 |
| Common visa | SSW (i) in Detail | SSW (i) in Detail |
| Qualification | SSW skills exam | SSW skills exam |
| Overtime | Heavy / shift work | Moderate |
| Demand concentrates in | Osaka · Nagoya · Fukuoka | Kyoto · Tokyo · Sapporo |
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Pay figures are typical gross monthly ranges mirroring our salary guides (annual salaries converted at ÷12) — market data and Path2Japan estimates, not official statistics. Visa and qualification cells are simplified; the linked guides carry the detail and official sources.