Japan – Minimum wage set to ¥1,177/hour from 16 Oct 2025
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Osaka Prefecture posted its minimum wage revision: the regional minimum hourly wage will be ¥1,177. The prefecture’s page (updated Sept 5, 2025) states the effective date is Oct 16, 2025 (令和7年10月16日から). Applies to employees in Osaka who are not covered by a higher, industry-specific minimum.
Effective Date
- 16 October 2025
Published
- 5 September 2025
Impact
- All hourly wage floors in Osaka must be ≥ ¥1,177 from the effective date (or higher if an industry-specific minimum applies).
- Overtime, premium pay, and allowance baselines tied to the minimum wage may need recalibration in payroll.
Payroll action
- Identify Osaka-based employees and raise hourly rates to at least ¥1,177 for hours worked on/after 16 Oct 2025; confirm whether any industry-specific minima exceed this rate and adjust accordingly.