Nurse salary in Saitama — ¥380,000/month
Nurse in Saitama: about ¥380,000 a month gross, ≈¥297,000 take-home. After living costs, roughly ¥87,000 – ¥157,000 is left to save.
On this pay, a Nurse can realistically save in Saitama.
- Gross salary (monthly avg.)
- ¥380,000
- Net salary (take-home) Path2Japan estimate
- ≈ ¥297,000
- Monthly total Path2Japan estimate
- ¥140,000 – ¥210,000
- Estimated monthly savings
- ≈ ¥87,000 – ¥157,000
- Among the 10 major cities, Saitama ranks #6 for what a Nurse can keep.
- Rent alone is roughly 21% of take-home here.
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Being a Nurse in Japan
- Common visa
- Medical Services status
- Qualification
- Japanese national license
- Japanese
- National exam in Japanese
- Overtime
- Heavy / shift work
Demand for this job concentrates more in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya.
Nurse: the same job across 10 cities
| City | Monthly total | Estimated monthly savings |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | ¥180,000 – ¥280,000 | ¥17,000 – ¥117,000 |
| Yokohama | ¥160,000 – ¥230,000 | ¥67,000 – ¥137,000 |
| Osaka | ¥140,000 – ¥220,000 | ¥77,000 – ¥157,000 |
| Nagoya | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | ¥97,000 – ¥162,000 |
| Saitama | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | ¥87,000 – ¥157,000 |
| Chiba | ¥140,000 – ¥210,000 | ¥87,000 – ¥157,000 |
| Kyoto | ¥135,000 – ¥200,000 | ¥97,000 – ¥162,000 |
| Kobe | ¥130,000 – ¥195,000 | ¥102,000 – ¥167,000 |
| Fukuoka | ¥125,000 – ¥185,000 | ¥112,000 – ¥172,000 |
| Sapporo | ¥115,000 – ¥175,000 | ¥122,000 – ¥182,000 |
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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.
Nurse in Saitama: salary and savings — FAQ
What is a Nurse\u2019s salary in Saitama, Japan?
A Nurse in Saitama typically earns around ¥380,000 gross per month, which is roughly ¥297,000 take-home after income tax, resident tax, health insurance and pension. Actual pay varies by employer and experience.
Can you save money as a Nurse in Saitama?
After typical living costs in Saitama, a Nurse on a standard budget could save about ¥87,000 – ¥157,000 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 Nurse, 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.