How much does Koike Yuriko make?
Answer: Tokyo's governor salary is set by law, and Koike's yearly pay, including bonus, is about ¥31.3 million.
Also known as Yuriko Koike, Tokyo Governor Koike.
Official disclosure This includes her bonus; a long-running pay cut ended in July 2026, so it's now the full rate.
About 6.2× the Average worker in Japan.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $208,867 (¥31.33M) in 2026| Per month | $17K (¥2.61M) |
|---|---|
| Per day | $572 (¥86,000) |
| Per hour | $23.84 (¥3,580) |
Calculated This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $572) is about 6.2 days of pay for the average worker in Japan. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Koike Yuriko earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏛️ Takaichi Sanae | 2024 | $270,733 Yearly salary | 0.8× |
| 🏛️ Yokoyama Hideyuki | 2025 | $112,958 Yearly salary | 1.8× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Common questions
What is the Tokyo governor's monthly salary?
1,517,000 yen by ordinance; Koike's 50% cut since 2016 ended July 31, 2026.
What bonus does the Tokyo governor get?
1.825 months in June and December, 3.65 months a year.
How much does Koike Yuriko make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $208,867 (¥31.33M) in 2026 by 365 gives about $572 a day.
Who earns more, Koike Yuriko or Takaichi Sanae?
Koike Yuriko: about $208,867 (¥31.33M) (2026). Takaichi Sanae: about $270,733 (¥40.61M) (2024). Takaichi Sanae earns about 1.3× as much.
Did Koike Yuriko announce this pay figure?
It is an officially published figure (self-reported disclosures included).
Also known as
Koike Yuriko is also called Yuriko Koike, Tokyo Governor Koike.
Sources and data
Sources: tokyo-np.co.jp / metro.tokyo.lg.jp. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.