Caregiver (Kaigo) salary in Saitama — ¥210,000/month
Caregiver (Kaigo) in Saitama: about ¥210,000 a month gross, ≈¥168,000 take-home — close to local living costs, so saving here depends on keeping rent low.
On one salary, a Caregiver (Kaigo) roughly breaks even in Saitama — most people get ahead by sharing rent or taking overtime.
- Gross salary (monthly avg.)
- ¥210,000
- Net salary (take-home) Path2Japan estimate
- ≈ ¥168,000
- Monthly total Path2Japan estimate
- ¥140,000 – ¥210,000
- Estimated monthly savings
- ≈ −¥42,000 – ¥28,000
- Among the 10 major cities, Saitama ranks #6 for what a Caregiver (Kaigo) can keep.
- Rent alone is roughly 37% of take-home here.
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Being a Caregiver (Kaigo) in Japan
- Common visa
- SSW (i) in Detail
- Qualification
- SSW skills exam
- Japanese
- N4 / JFT-Basic and up
- Overtime
- Heavy / shift work
Demand for this job concentrates more in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka.
Caregiver (Kaigo): the same job across 10 cities
| City | Monthly total | Estimated monthly savings |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥180,000 – ¥280,000 | −¥112,000 – −¥12,000 |
| Yokohama | ¥160,000 – ¥230,000 | −¥62,000 – ¥8,000 |
| Osaka | ¥140,000 – ¥220,000 | −¥52,000 – ¥28,000 |
| Nagoya | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | −¥32,000 – ¥33,000 |
| Saitama | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | −¥42,000 – ¥28,000 |
| Chiba | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | −¥42,000 – ¥28,000 |
| Kyoto | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | −¥32,000 – ¥33,000 |
| Kobe | ¥130,000 – ¥195,000 | −¥27,000 – ¥38,000 |
| Fukuoka | ¥125,000 – ¥185,000 | −¥17,000 – ¥43,000 |
| Sapporo | ¥115,000 – ¥175,000 | −¥7,000 – ¥53,000 |
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Path2Japan estimate: progressive income tax with basic, salary and dependent deductions, plus standard social-insurance rates. Actual amounts vary by municipality, age and bonus timing — treat this as a planning range, not a payslip. All figures are Path2Japan estimates for a single person, not financial advice. Actual deductions vary with income, dependents and municipality.
Caregiver (Kaigo) in Saitama: salary and savings — FAQ
What is a Caregiver (Kaigo)\u2019s salary in Saitama, Japan?
A Caregiver (Kaigo) in Saitama typically earns around ¥210,000 gross per month, which is roughly ¥168,000 take-home after income tax, resident tax, health insurance and pension. Actual pay varies by employer and experience.
Can you save money as a Caregiver (Kaigo) in Saitama?
After typical living costs in Saitama, a Caregiver (Kaigo) on a standard budget could save about −¥42,000 – ¥28,000 a month. Rent is the biggest swing, so a share house or a cheaper ward raises the lower end.
How is the take-home and savings figure worked out?
We take the typical gross for a Caregiver (Kaigo), subtract standard tax and insurance to get take-home, then subtract the standard single-person living cost for Saitama. Change the inputs in the savings calculator to fit your own situation.