{"id":59127,"date":"2026-04-14T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/?p=59127"},"modified":"2026-05-16T18:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T09:04:00","slug":"norimen-craftsman-salary-disclosure-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/en\/norimen-craftsman-salary-disclosure-1\/","title":{"rendered":"This Is Probably the Typical Salary for Slope Workers! We're Revealing Everything! (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hello, everyone.<\/p>\n

This is Enta.<\/p>\n

Today, I\u2019d like to give you a realistic account of \u201cslope maintenance workers\u2019 salaries,\u201d based on everything I know.<\/p>\n

\"How much money do slope maintenance workers actually make?\"<\/p>\n

I think this is something that everyone\u2014not just people outside the industry, but also those who are new to the field and those thinking about changing jobs\u2014is curious about.<\/p>\n

It varies completely depending on your position, and it also changes significantly depending on your years of experience.<\/p>\n

With that in mind, I'll go over the details using specific numbers.<\/p>\n

And please compare that to your own salary.<\/p>\n

Is it high? Or low?<\/p>\n

*Note: Regarding the figures, in this case,Standard Unit Price \u00d7 Number of Working Days (21 days per month)<\/strong>We use this format consistently.<\/p>\n

The number of operating days varies depending on the site, but when averaged over the course of a year, 21 days per month is a realistic average.<\/p>\n

Based on my experience, I estimate that actual annual operating days\u2014including days with rain and non-working days\u2014are around 210 to 230.<\/p>\n

The number of annual holidays has increased recently and is believed to be around 110 to 120 days.<\/p>\n

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And please keep in mind that I\u2019m, after all, just a salaried craftsman!<\/p>\n

So, as for things other than my salary (work gear, all my tools, and my car),On the condition that it is provided by the company<\/span><\/strong>That's it.<\/p>\n

\"Slope<\/p>\n

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First, the starting line!<\/h2>\n

If a complete novice were to start working at a slope construction company, how much would they earn on their first day?<\/p>\n

That's the part that's on your mind, isn't it?<\/p>\n

The minimum wage in Aichi Prefecture is 1,077 yen per hour (revised in October 2024; Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)<\/strong>That's it.<\/p>\n

Converted to a daily wage, that\u2019s 8 hours \u00d7 1,077 yen = 8,616 yen! That\u2019s the minimum! (In Aichi Prefecture)<\/p>\n

And for a novice working for a modern slope construction company, the pay on their first day is actually higher than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career Stage<\/th>\nDaily Rate (Estimated)<\/th>\nMonthly Income (21 days \u00d7 daily median)<\/th>\nBonus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Starting as a Beginner<\/td>\n11,000\u201312,000 yen<\/td>\nApproximately 241,500 yen<\/td>\nNone to a small amount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Third Year<\/td>\n12,000\u201314,000 yen<\/td>\nApproximately 273,000 yen<\/td>\n200,000 to 400,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year 5 and beyond\u2014<\/td>\nStarting at 15,000 yen<\/td>\nStarting at 315,000 yen<\/td>\n200,000 to 400,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10th Year and Beyond~<\/td>\nStarting at 18,000 yen<\/td>\nStarting at 378,000 yen<\/td>\n200,000 to 600,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master Class<\/td>\nStarting at 20,000 yen<\/td>\nStarting at 420,000 yen<\/td>\n200,000 to 600,000 yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

That's the general idea.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably wondering, \u201cHow does this compare to other industries?\u201d<\/p>\n

Published annually by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism\"Labor Rates for Public Works Design\"<\/strong>In (Reiwa 6), the labor unit rates for all trades, based on the national weighted average, were25,834 yen<\/strong>...and has been rising until [date].
\n(Labor Rates for Public Works Design)<\/p>\n

However, please note that this is strictly the labor rate used in the design phase of public works projects.<\/p>\n

The actual amount that goes into a craftsman\u2019s take-home pay varies greatly depending on the company, the general contractor\u2019s role, and the region, but it\u2019s estimated to be roughly 0.6 times this amount.<\/p>\n

It seems the government's policy goal is for this 25,000 yen to go toward the craftsmen's wages... (Isn't that a bit of a stretch? lol)<\/p>\n

\"Upward<\/p>\n

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If you convert that to an annual income!<\/h2>\n

Just looking at the monthly income doesn't really give you a clear picture, does it?<\/p>\n

Assuming there is a bonus, I'll add it to the average and convert it to an annual income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Career Stage<\/th>\nMonthly Income (Median)<\/th>\nBonus (Average)<\/th>\nAnnual Income (Estimated)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Starting as a Beginner<\/td>\n241,500 yen<\/td>\n0 yen<\/td>\nApproximately 2.9 million yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Third Year<\/td>\n273,000 yen<\/td>\n300,000 yen<\/td>\nApprox. 3.58 million yen \u2934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Year 5 and beyond\u2014<\/td>\n315,000 yen<\/td>\n300,000 yen<\/td>\nApprox. 4.08 million yen \u2934\u2934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10th Year and Beyond~<\/td>\n378,000 yen<\/td>\n400,000 yen<\/td>\nApprox. 4.94 million yen \u2934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Master Class<\/td>\n420,000 yen<\/td>\n400,000 yen<\/td>\nApprox. 5.44 million yen \u2934\u2934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

According to the National Tax Agency\u2019s \u201cReiwa 5 Survey on the Actual Conditions of Private-Sector Wages,\u201d the average annual income for all workers is reportedly 4.6 million yen.<\/p>\n

Once you've been in the league for 10 years, your stats tend to exceed the average.<\/p>\n

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People often talk about the construction industry as having \u201clow wages,\u201d but,The annual income of a craftsman with 10 years of experience is well above the Japanese average.<\/strong>That is a fact.<\/p>\n

That said, the first three years\u2014from when you're a beginner\u2014are the toughest.<\/p>\n

My pay is lowest during the time when I'm most exhausted, both mentally and physically.<\/p>\n

I think this is one of the fundamental reasons why people aren't entering the slope construction industry (the construction sector).<\/p>\n

But, to be honest, the fact is that we can't afford to spend that much on people who don't bring in money...
\n(Although prices used to be higher, the fact is that due to the prolonged recession and the backlash against the construction industry, companies can no longer afford to pass on those costs to young people.)<\/p>\n

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So, how much is my actual take-home pay? After all the monthly deductions...<\/h2>\n

All those figures like \u201cXX ten thousand yen per month\u201dFace value<\/strong>This is about...<\/p>\n

The actual take-home pay that ends up in your account is even less.<\/p>\n

I'll list everything\u2014what's being deducted each month and how much\u2014by year.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites:Single, no dependents, Aichi Prefecture, under 40 years old (no long-term care insurance)<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Income tax and resident tax vary depending on your tax status and family composition. The figures provided here are approximate estimates based on a single person with no dependents.<\/p>\n