Japan Sumo grand champion (Yokozuna)
How much does Onosato make?
Answer: As Yokozuna, Onosato earns about ¥3.3 million a month, or about ¥39.6 million a year, from January 2027.
Yearly pay from 2027 (2027)
$264,000 (¥39.6M)
League/association figure Monthly pay rises to ¥3.3 million from January 2027; this is 12 months of that, prize money extra.
Onosato$264,000
Average worker in Japan$33,720
About 7.8× the Average worker in Japan.
Yearly salary
Year by yearHollow dots are media estimates; filled dots are official figures.
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,600 | Media estimate | Monthly pay of ¥2.82 million times 12; the association doesn't publish it, and prize money is extra. |
| 2027 | $264,000 | League/association figure | Monthly pay rises to ¥3.3 million from January 2027; this is 12 months of that, prize money extra. |
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Sources and data
Sources: spaia.jp / sumo.or.jp. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person. Assets are self-reported at disclosure time, with land counted at its tax value.