How Much Do Men Earn to Be Considered High Earners? Ministry of Finance Releases Gender-Based Average Income Data – Instantly See How You Compare

The Ministry of Finance's latest Gender Statistics Yearbook reveals the income status of men within Japan's overall economy and workplace. Data shows that in 2024, the average per capita income for men reached ¥754,172, compared to ¥489,894 for women, resulting in a gender income gap ratio of 1.54—indicating that men continue to dominate as the primary economic earners.

Wages vs. Business Income: Which Source Favors Men? Male Average Salary Surpasses ¥830,000

Analyzing the breakdown of various income categories under comprehensive income tax, men lead in average amounts across multiple major income sources. In wage income, the average per capita income for men in 2024 was ¥839,609, exceeding women's ¥604,101 by a ratio of 1.39.

For income from professional, technical, or specialized services (classified as practice income), the gender gap is even more pronounced. In 2024, the average practice income for men was ¥240,689, compared to ¥131,237 for women—a gap of 1.83 times—indicating that men receive relatively higher financial rewards in professional services and individual business ventures.

How Much in Dividend Income? Men's Per-Household Investment Returns Lead by Over ¥70,000

In capital gains and investment returns, men also demonstrate a significant advantage in average earnings. In 2024, the average per capita dividend income for men reached ¥172,297, ¥71,059 higher than women's ¥101,238, with a gender disparity ratio of 1.7 times.

Although the total number of individuals participating in investment is lower among men (3.609 million with dividend income) compared to women (4.226 million), in terms of average amounts, men's per-household investment scale and return performance in the stock and securities markets remain higher than women's.

Who Holds Power in Large Corporate Decision-Making? Male Leaders Dominate with Over 80% Representation

Beyond individual income, men also occupy the vast majority of leadership and executive management roles in large enterprises. According to the yearbook, in 2025, there were 2,824 large-profit corporations with capital exceeding ¥1 billion, of which 2,381 were led by men as representatives, directors, or managers—accounting for 84.3%.

In terms of financial asset allocation and borrowing demand, among the 'Youth Secure Homeownership Loan Program' administered by the eight major government-owned banks under the Ministry of Finance, male borrowers accounted for 54.1% of disbursements in 2025, continuing to exceed women's 45.9%. In youth entrepreneurship loan applications, men made up 69.2% of total applicants, indicating that men remain relatively more active in accessing financing for startups and housing loans.