‘Earns Rs 1.35 Lakh, But Gets Only…’: Indian Man In Japan Shares Company’s Salary Deduction Method

‘Must be lucky’-- are the kind of responses that most people give after hearing about people living or working in Japan. It especially goes for people in a country like India, where half the population

actively tries to move abroad. However, not always do a person living in a ‘cute’ nation like Japan live a ‘dream life’. Sometimes, they too face issues like the Indian working population, or so is what most netizens commented after an Indian software engineer shared a video. The software engineer-in-question allegedly works in Japan. Taking to social media, he shared a clip explaining the salary deduction method his company follows. As per the post, the man revealed that he earns ¥235,000 (Rs 1.35 lakh), but gets only ¥175,000 (Rs 1 lakh) at the end, due to salary deduction.As soon as the post was shared online, it went viral and left netizens reacting. Many commented on how people struggle in other countries as well, yet it’s glamorous, while the rest commented that the man should try another company, instead of working for an ‘outsourcing organisation’. A few also agreed with the man and pointed out how Japan is an expensive nation to live in.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post.Check out the viral post: “An Indian software engineer in Japan, Vicky Kumar, shares his job experience: He earns a base salary of ¥235,000 (≈ ₹1.35 lakh), but after penalties he only gets ¥175,000 (~₹1 lakh). Also, In Japan, salaries are paid differently than in India — you get paid at the end of the next month for the work you do this month. Japan is so expensive, is ₹1 lakh really enough to maintain a decent lifestyle there?” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘lakshaymehta08’. The post was shared today and pulled more than 1K views from people.

An Indian software engineer in Japan, Vicky Kumar, shares his job experience:He earns a base salary of ¥235,000 (≈ ₹1.35 lakh), but after penalties he only gets ¥175,000 (~₹1 lakh). Also, In Japan, salaries are paid differently than in India — you get paid at the end of… pic.twitter.com/nzoTton9vu

— Lakshay Mehta (@lakshaymehta08) November 20, 2025

Internet’s reactions:ALSO READ: ‘India Needs Anti-Chapri Laws’: Risky Thar Stunt Goes Wrong, Viral Video Impresses NONE! WATCH “By the looks it looks like bro work in outsourcing company not in real Japanese company. Outsourcing companies treat you like low cost labours. Better to switch in proper Japanese company. Talented Indian engineers in Japan earn 4 times of his current salary,” a user said. “No, that's not accurate.1. Penalties are probably ‘deductible items like taxes or Social insurance premium’2. Only the overtime allowance are paid next month.3. Whether expensive or not totally depends on your life style,” added a second person.ALSO READ: ‘Working From Bed is Different’: Boss Asks Employee To Continue Working From Home Post Major Surgery “This really shows the reality of living abroad. Even with a decent salary, the high cost of living in Japan makes it tough. Many people think foreign jobs mean big savings but the ground reality is very different,” added another.