Fukuoka Prefecture's Minimum Wage Rises to JPY 1,114 from October 4, 2026The lowest hourly pay allowed in Fukuoka goes up
The Fukuoka Labour Bureau has decided to set Fukuoka Prefecture's minimum wage (regional) at JPY 1,114 per hour. The Fukuoka Regional Minimum Wage Council submitted its recommendation on August 10, 2026, the decision was published in the Official Gazette on September 4, and it takes effect on October 4, 2026. The previous rate shown on the Bureau's page is JPY 1,057, a difference of JPY 57. The same prefecture-wide rate applies to workplaces in Kitakyushu.The pay for people working in shops and companies has a lowest amount set by the government that cannot be gone below. That is the minimum wage. In Fukuoka Prefecture it becomes JPY 1,114 per hour from October 4. Until now it was JPY 1,057.
BeforeFrom October 4, 2026
Hourly rateJPY 1,057JPY 1,114
Difference—+JPY 57
AppliesThrough October 3, 2026From October 4, 2026
- Until now (JPY 1,057 x 4 hours)
- JPY 4,228
- From October 4 (JPY 1,114 x 4 hours)
- JPY 4,456
- Difference per day
- JPY 228