Salary data for country: Japan
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Salaries in Japan

The salary range of employees working in Japan is, by default, in the range of 1,773.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 5,560.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Japan is
80% of people earn:
1,773 - 5,560 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,773 USD
10% earns more than 5,560 USD
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Japan into salary brackets in USD.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Japan by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 2,582
median 2,434
10% 1,541
25% 1,917
75% 3,079
90% 3,798
25-34
 
 
Average 3,467
median 3,097
10% 1,573
25% 2,187
75% 4,329
90% 5,811
35-44
 
 
Average 3,934
median 3,571
10% 1,935
25% 2,601
75% 4,856
90% 6,372
45-54
 
 
Average 3,596
median 3,007
10% 1,186
25% 1,891
75% 4,624
90% 6,695
55+
 
 
Average 3,397
median 2,893
10% 1,231
25% 1,882
75% 4,338
90% 6,155

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Japan (USD).

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Men
3,578 USD
3,111 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Japan, men earn 15.0% more than women.

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Administrative Worker
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Japan
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,798 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
260,000 JPY
Anually salary
21,576 USD
Anually salary
3,120,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-05-13 05:51:04
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Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Japan
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,663 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
385,000 JPY
Anually salary
31,956 USD
Anually salary
4,620,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-05-10 16:49:30
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IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Japan
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,320 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
480,000 JPY
Anually salary
39,840 USD
Anually salary
5,760,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-04-28 22:05:35
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Real Estate Appraiser
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Japan
Education:
Primary education
Basic gross monthly salary
3,158 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
456,510 JPY
Anually salary
37,896 USD
Anually salary
5,478,120 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-04-23 01:20:19
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Carpenter
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Japan
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Basic gross monthly salary
2,052 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
296,711 JPY
Anually salary
24,624 USD
Anually salary
3,560,532 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-04-12 09:23:46
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Food Technician
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Japan
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,794 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
404,000 JPY
Anually salary
33,528 USD
Anually salary
4,848,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-04-01 11:42:09
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Country Manager/Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Japan
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
865 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
125,000 JPY
Anually salary
10,380 USD
Anually salary
1,500,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-03-20 09:04:40
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Civil Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Japan
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,421 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 JPY
Anually salary
29,052 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-03-18 00:20:22
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Backend developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Japan
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
2,421 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 JPY
Anually salary
29,052 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-03-17 07:19:51
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Baker
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Japan
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Basic gross monthly salary
2,075 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
300,000 JPY
Anually salary
24,900 USD
Anually salary
3,600,000 JPY
ClockPosted: 2025-03-16 07:41:59

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