CROSSY GLOBAL.jobs｜Working in Japan
What You Should Know About Jobs and Salaries in Japan Before Applying
What You Should Know About Jobs and Salaries in Japan
If you’re thinking about working in Japan (Country of Employment*1), this page provides an easy-to-understand overview of the industries, job types, and salary levels commonly found on CROSSY GLOBAL. Use this information as a helpful starting point for your research and job search.
※1 As of June 2026, Accepting company (Workplace) is Japan only, but we plan to gradually expand the accepting countries.
Salary (Monthly Income) Comparison by Status of Residence
Table: Working Hours and Wages by Status of Residence (General Workers)
| Status of Residence | Payment Amount | Bonuses for the past year, End-of-Term Allowance, etc., Special Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services | ¥311,200/month | ¥357,300/month |
| Specified Skilled Worker | ¥250,300/month | ¥107,700/month |
| Technical Intern Training Program | ¥210,000/month | ¥177,600/month |
| Status of Residence | Scheduled Daily Working Hours | Actual Overtime Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services | 156.8/h | 15.0/h |
| Specified Skilled Worker | 160.2/h | 21.3/h |
| Technical Intern Training Program | 163.8/h | 21.6/h |
< Reference/Citation > Statistics Japan. "Survey on Employment of Foreign Nationals". e-Stat. Published 202G/08/28, https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?page=1&layout=datalist&toukei=00450 224&tstat=000001224520&cycle=0&tclass1=0000012271G3&tclass2=0000012271G 4&tclass3val=0 _r0G_ Survey Overview .pdf (Accessed 202G.02.24)
Jobs You Can Apply for in Japan by Status of Residence
From the 19 statuses of residence allowing employment in Japan, CROSSY GLOBAL.jobs features three statuses: "Specified Skilled Worker" "Employment for Skill Development" "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services" listed on CROSSY GLOBAL.jobs.
Status of Residence｜Specified Skilled Worker Status
The Specified Skilled Worker status covers work in the following 16 fields. This time, we introduce four industries frequently featured on CROSSY GLOBAL:
- Food Service Industry
- Manufacture of Industrial Products
- Automotive repair and Maintenance
- Accommodation Industry
- Manufacture of Food and Beverages
- Building Cleaning Management
- Shipbuilding and Shipmachinery Industries
- Construction Industry
- Aviation Industry
- Automobile Transportation Business
- Railway
- Agriculture
- Fishery & Aquaculture
- Forestry
- Wood Industry
- Nursing Care
Specified Skilled Worker | Food Service Industry
Responsibilities include food preparation, cooking, plating, customer service, taking orders, serving, clearing tables, handling payments, and various store operation duties
Search for Food Service IndustrySpecified Skilled Worker | Manufacture of Industrial Products
Work involved in the manufacturing processes of raw material products, industrial machinery, etc.
Search for Manufacture of Industrial ProductsSpecified Skilled Worker | Automotive repair and Maintenance
Roles include daily and periodic inspections, maintenanceof automobiles.
Search for Automotive repair and MaintenanceSpecified Skilled Worker | Accommodation Industry
Roles include front desk operations, guest service, planning and PR, and restaurant service.
Search for Accommodation IndustryStatus of Residence | Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status of residence is broadly divided into three categories. This time, we've selected the popular "Engineer" and "International Services" categories, which are also frequently featured on CROSSY GLOBAL.
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services | Engineer
IT/web engineers, mechanical/electrical engineers, etc.
Search for IT • webEngineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services | International Services
interpretation, translation, language instruction, design work, and related roles.
Search for interpretation • Translation