Terms and Conditions

The terms and conditions of service will be determined by the contracting organization which employs the participant. Though the terms and conditions are generally as follows, they may differ by contracting organization.

C. Remuneration

As employment on the JET Program is a full-time paid position, JET participants receive a monthly salary from their contracting organizations. Remuneration is approximately:

• ¥3,360,000 a year for first year JET participants
• ¥3,600,000 a year for second year JETparticipants
• ¥3,900,000 a year for third year JET participants
• ¥3,960,000 a year for fourth and fifth year JET participants

The salaries listed are before Japanese income tax and resident’s taxes are deducted. Those exempt from these taxes based on a tax treaty between Japan and the participant's home country will also receive approximately the same salary as listed above each year.

There may be cases in which participants have to temporarily pay a portion of income and resident taxes up front before being reimbursed at a later date. In Japan, joining the national health insurance program, contributing to the pension fund program, and paying employment insurance is mandatory, and a part of these costs are borne by the participant and deducted from the monthly remuneration. This remuneration is sufficient to cover average living expenses in Japan.

D. Outside Work Prohibited

As a general rule, participants are prohibited from taking on any additional employment during the duration of their appointments.