How much does a postal clerk make in Japan?

They check counter machines and stamp stock, accept letters and parcels, and advise customers on postage and delivery dates. After closing, they balance the day’s sales and complete the records.

Did you know? Japan’s mail-sorting machines can stamp letters, sort them by destination, and even line them up in delivery order—steps once done by hand.

In Japan, people apply after school through Japan Post’s new-graduate hiring or local part-time or contract openings; no special license is needed. Selection includes an aptitude test and interview, followed by training and on-the-job practice.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, pay depends on the employer’s pay rules and whether the job is regular, part-time, or contract; experience and the assigned region can also matter. Shifts and busy-season overtime affect earnings, while postal-counter work needs no special license.