Salary Information, Temporary Worker

Temporary Worker Hourly Rates Adult College HS Student
Temporary worker e.g. maintenance, childcare, library office ¥1,500 ¥1,200 per student scale
EAL teacher, summer school ¥2,500 n/a n/a
EAL assistant, summer school ¥1,500 ¥1,500 n/a
Professional services ¥2,000 n/a n/a
Summer camp leader ¥2,500 ¥1,500 n/a
Summer camp assistant ¥1,500 ¥1,500 ¥1,000
Substitute teacher, elementary ¥2,000 n/a n/a
Substitute teacher, secondary (per period MS/HS) ¥2,000 n/a n/a
Substitute support staff ¥2,000 n/a n/a


  • All salary payments are subject to Japanese national income tax.
  • Salaries are paid by bank transfer; cash payments are made only as a rare exception after discussion with the HR manager.
  • Salaries are paid with the regular payroll on the 20th of any month. Occasional exceptions may be made for college students or others travelling overseas.
  • Temporary workers other than substitutes and summer school/camp workers are required to submit a timecard (available in the business office) by the 5th of the month for payment to be included in that month’s payroll.
  • Salary questions should be directed to the HR manager.