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Salaries in Japan (2026)
Mid-career median salaries for 111 professions in Japan, ranked from highest to lowest. Click any role for experience-level breakdowns, take-home estimates, and global comparisons.
Population
123,366,734
GDP per capita (PPP)
$52,039
Inflation rate
3.2%
| # | Job Title | Industry | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeon | Healthcare | ¥41,000,000 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologist | Healthcare | ¥38,600,000 |
| 3 | Psychiatrist | Healthcare | ¥30,100,000 |
| 4 | Doctor (General Practitioner) | Healthcare | ¥25,900,000 |
| 5 | Pilot | Transport & Logistics | ¥23,400,000 |
| 6 | Investment Banker | Finance | ¥20,900,000 |
| 7 | Dentist | Healthcare | ¥19,900,000 |
| 8 | AI Engineer | Technology | ¥19,700,000 |
| 9 | Machine Learning Engineer | Technology | ¥19,100,000 |
| 10 | Judge | Legal | ¥18,800,000 |
| 11 | Lawyer | Legal | ¥17,500,000 |
| 12 | Site Reliability Engineer | Technology | ¥17,300,000 |
| 13 | Marketing Manager | Marketing & Sales | ¥17,100,000 |
| 14 | Product Manager | Technology | ¥16,600,000 |
| 15 | Software Engineer | Technology | ¥16,300,000 |
| 16 | Data Engineer | Technology | ¥16,000,000 |
| 17 | Petroleum Engineer | Engineering | ¥15,900,000 |
| 18 | DevOps Engineer | Technology | ¥15,800,000 |
| 19 | Human Resources Manager | Marketing & Sales | ¥15,800,000 |
| 20 | Sales Manager | Marketing & Sales | ¥15,700,000 |
| 21 | Cloud Engineer | Technology | ¥15,600,000 |
| 22 | Python Developer | Technology | ¥15,500,000 |
| 23 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | ¥15,500,000 |
| 24 | Data Scientist | Technology | ¥15,400,000 |
| 25 | Aerospace Engineer | Engineering | ¥15,400,000 |
| 26 | Backend Developer | Technology | ¥15,100,000 |
| 27 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | ¥14,900,000 |
| 28 | Mobile Developer | Technology | ¥14,800,000 |
| 29 | Actuary | Finance | ¥14,600,000 |
| 30 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | ¥14,100,000 |
| 31 | Economist | Science & Research | ¥13,900,000 |
| 32 | Cybersecurity Analyst | Technology | ¥13,700,000 |
| 33 | Frontend Developer | Technology | ¥13,600,000 |
| 34 | Midwife | Healthcare | ¥13,500,000 |
| 35 | Chemical Engineer | Engineering | ¥13,300,000 |
| 36 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | ¥12,600,000 |
| 37 | Research Scientist | Science & Research | ¥12,600,000 |
| 38 | Electronics Engineer | Engineering | ¥12,400,000 |
| 39 | Construction Manager | Skilled Trades | ¥12,300,000 |
| 40 | Database Administrator | Technology | ¥12,200,000 |
| 41 | UI/UX Designer | Technology | ¥12,100,000 |
| 42 | Supply Chain Manager | Transport & Logistics | ¥12,000,000 |
| 43 | Project Manager | Technology | ¥12,000,000 |
| 44 | Environmental Engineer | Engineering | ¥11,900,000 |
| 45 | Operations Manager | Transport & Logistics | ¥11,900,000 |
| 46 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | ¥11,800,000 |
| 47 | Web Developer | Technology | ¥11,700,000 |
| 48 | Financial Analyst | Finance | ¥11,700,000 |
| 49 | Structural Engineer | Engineering | ¥11,600,000 |
| 50 | Network Engineer | Technology | ¥11,500,000 |
| 51 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | ¥11,500,000 |
| 52 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | ¥11,500,000 |
| 53 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | ¥11,300,000 |
| 54 | Psychologist | Healthcare | ¥11,200,000 |
| 55 | QA Engineer | Technology | ¥11,100,000 |
| 56 | Architect | Engineering | ¥11,100,000 |
| 57 | Business Analyst | Technology | ¥11,000,000 |
| 58 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | ¥11,000,000 |
| 59 | Compliance Officer | Finance | ¥10,900,000 |
| 60 | Geologist | Science & Research | ¥10,900,000 |
| 61 | Systems Administrator | Technology | ¥10,700,000 |
| 62 | Data Analyst | Technology | ¥10,100,000 |
| 63 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | ¥10,100,000 |
| 64 | Professor | Education | ¥10,100,000 |
| 65 | Chemist | Science & Research | ¥9,920,000 |
| 66 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | ¥9,840,000 |
| 67 | Biologist | Science & Research | ¥9,750,000 |
| 68 | Auditor | Finance | ¥9,700,000 |
| 69 | Accountant | Finance | ¥9,610,000 |
| 70 | Logistics Manager | Transport & Logistics | ¥9,580,000 |
| 71 | Insurance Underwriter | Finance | ¥9,490,000 |
| 72 | Account Manager | Marketing & Sales | ¥9,130,000 |
| 73 | Digital Marketer | Marketing & Sales | ¥8,380,000 |
| 74 | SEO Specialist | Marketing & Sales | ¥8,040,000 |
| 75 | Recruiter | Marketing & Sales | ¥7,990,000 |
| 76 | Loan Officer | Finance | ¥7,950,000 |
| 77 | Flight Attendant | Hospitality & Service | ¥7,950,000 |
| 78 | Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | ¥7,860,000 |
| 79 | Special Education Teacher | Education | ¥7,660,000 |
| 80 | Video Editor | Creative & Media | ¥7,640,000 |
| 81 | Hotel Manager | Hospitality & Service | ¥7,630,000 |
| 82 | Sales Representative | Marketing & Sales | ¥7,590,000 |
| 83 | Interior Designer | Creative & Media | ¥7,400,000 |
| 84 | Teacher | Education | ¥7,350,000 |
| 85 | Electrician | Skilled Trades | ¥7,260,000 |
| 86 | Paralegal | Legal | ¥7,250,000 |
| 87 | School Counselor | Education | ¥7,210,000 |
| 88 | Content Writer | Marketing & Sales | ¥7,200,000 |
| 89 | Social Media Manager | Marketing & Sales | ¥7,160,000 |
| 90 | Plumber | Skilled Trades | ¥7,140,000 |
| 91 | Restaurant Manager | Hospitality & Service | ¥7,140,000 |
| 92 | Graphic Designer | Creative & Media | ¥7,140,000 |
| 93 | Translator | Creative & Media | ¥7,070,000 |
| 94 | IT Support Specialist | Technology | ¥7,010,000 |
| 95 | Journalist | Creative & Media | ¥6,940,000 |
| 96 | Social Worker | Healthcare | ¥6,900,000 |
| 97 | HVAC Technician | Skilled Trades | ¥6,790,000 |
| 98 | Chef | Hospitality & Service | ¥6,790,000 |
| 99 | Event Planner | Hospitality & Service | ¥6,730,000 |
| 100 | Real Estate Agent | Marketing & Sales | ¥6,680,000 |
| 101 | Carpenter | Skilled Trades | ¥6,550,000 |
| 102 | Retail Manager | Hospitality & Service | ¥6,440,000 |
| 103 | Truck Driver | Transport & Logistics | ¥6,310,000 |
| 104 | Machinist | Skilled Trades | ¥6,080,000 |
| 105 | Legal Secretary | Legal | ¥6,000,000 |
| 106 | Welder | Skilled Trades | ¥5,850,000 |
| 107 | Bookkeeper | Finance | ¥5,760,000 |
| 108 | Mechanic | Skilled Trades | ¥5,620,000 |
| 109 | Administrative Assistant | Hospitality & Service | ¥5,540,000 |
| 110 | Photographer | Creative & Media | ¥5,330,000 |
| 111 | Medical Assistant | Healthcare | ¥4,930,000 |