Construction Worker salary in Yokohama — ¥310,000/month
Construction Worker in Yokohama: about ¥310,000 a month gross, ≈¥245,000 take-home. After living costs, roughly ¥15,000 – ¥85,000 is left to save.
On this pay, a Construction Worker can realistically save in Yokohama.
- Gross salary (monthly avg.)
- ¥310,000
- Net salary (take-home) Path2Japan estimate
- ≈ ¥245,000
- Monthly total Path2Japan estimate
- ¥160,000 – ¥230,000
- Estimated monthly savings
- ≈ ¥15,000 – ¥85,000
- Among the 10 major cities, Yokohama ranks #9 for what a Construction Worker can keep.
- Rent alone is roughly 30% of take-home here.
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Being a Construction Worker 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 Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya.
Construction Worker: the same job across 10 cities
| City | Monthly total | Estimated monthly savings |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥180,000 – ¥280,000 | −¥35,000 – ¥65,000 |
| Yokohama | ¥160,000 – ¥230,000 | ¥15,000 – ¥85,000 |
| Osaka | ¥140,000 – ¥220,000 | ¥25,000 – ¥105,000 |
| Nagoya | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | ¥45,000 – ¥110,000 |
| Saitama | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | ¥35,000 – ¥105,000 |
| Chiba | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | ¥35,000 – ¥105,000 |
| Kyoto | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | ¥45,000 – ¥110,000 |
| Kobe | ¥130,000 – ¥195,000 | ¥50,000 – ¥115,000 |
| Fukuoka | ¥125,000 – ¥185,000 | ¥60,000 – ¥120,000 |
| Sapporo | ¥115,000 – ¥175,000 | ¥70,000 – ¥130,000 |
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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.
Construction Worker in Yokohama: salary and savings — FAQ
What is a Construction Worker\u2019s salary in Yokohama, Japan?
A Construction Worker in Yokohama typically earns around ¥310,000 gross per month, which is roughly ¥245,000 take-home after income tax, resident tax, health insurance and pension. Actual pay varies by employer and experience.
Can you save money as a Construction Worker in Yokohama?
After typical living costs in Yokohama, a Construction Worker on a standard budget could save about ¥15,000 – ¥85,000 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 Construction Worker, subtract standard tax and insurance to get take-home, then subtract the standard single-person living cost for Yokohama. Change the inputs in the savings calculator to fit your own situation.