🇯🇵 Salary Updated March 5, 2026

Top Earners: Japan

Discover the highest paying professions and salary benchmarks across the region. Make informed career decisions with real-time data.

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Highest Paying Jobs Ranked

RankJob TitleAvg. Salary / year (JPY)Income Tier
1601
Program Researcher
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
6,457,900 JPY Middle 40%
1602
Category Manager
Purchasing and Inventory
6,457,900 JPY Middle 40%
1603
District Leader
Sales Retail and Wholesale
6,457,900 JPY Middle 40%
1604
Workshop Manager
Factory and Manufacturing
6,442,400 JPY Middle 40%
1605
Java Developer
Information Technology
6,442,400 JPY Middle 40%
1606
Systems Integration Analyst
Information Technology
6,442,400 JPY Middle 40%
1607
Master Programme Coordinator
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1608
Safety Manager
Engineering
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1609
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
Factory and Manufacturing
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1610
Hotel Service Supervisor
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1611
Developer / Programmer
Information Technology
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1612
Linux Administrator
Information Technology
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1613
SAP Consultant
Information Technology
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1614
Insurance Appraiser
Insurance
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1615
Merchandise Manager
Purchasing and Inventory
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1616
Leasing Consultant
Real Estate
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1617
Telecommunications Chief Engineer
Telecommunication
6,433,500 JPY Middle 40%
1618
Aerospace Technician
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1619
Interior Designer
Architecture
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1620
Engineering Chief Designer
Engineering
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1621
Area Manager
Executive and Management
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1622
Cosmetology Educator
Fashion and Apparel
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1623
Information Technology Analyst
Information Technology
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1624
User Experience Consultant
Information Technology
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1625
Sales Specialist
Sales Retail and Wholesale
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1626
Sales Supervisor
Sales Retail and Wholesale
6,420,700 JPY Middle 40%
1627
Genetic Engineer
Engineering
6,407,600 JPY Middle 40%
1628
Job Evaluation Specialist
Human Resources
6,407,600 JPY Middle 40%
1629
Forensic Science Technician
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
6,407,600 JPY Middle 40%
1630
Cytotechnologist
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
6,407,600 JPY Middle 40%
1631
Guest Service Executive
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
6,395,900 JPY Middle 40%
1632
Patient Care Coordinator
Health and Medical
6,395,900 JPY Middle 40%
1633
Claim Advocacy Professional
Insurance
6,395,900 JPY Middle 40%
1634
Censorship Executive
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
6,395,900 JPY Middle 40%
1635
Lease Administrator
Real Estate
6,395,900 JPY Middle 40%
1636
Global BI Analyst
Information Technology
6,382,300 JPY Middle 40%
1637
Production Planner
Purchasing and Inventory
6,382,300 JPY Middle 40%
1638
Telecom Chief Engineer
Telecommunication
6,382,300 JPY Middle 40%
1639
Hearing Aid Specialist
Health and Medical
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1640
ERP / CRM Technical Consultant
Information Technology
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1641
Information Technology Quality Specialist
Information Technology
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1642
Sharepoint Developer
Information Technology
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1643
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1644
Polysomnographic Technologist
Science and Technical Services
6,371,500 JPY Middle 40%
1645
Regional Field Engineer
Engineering
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
1646
Nurse Practitioner
Health and Medical
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
1647
Business Process Consultant
Information Technology
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
1648
Functional Analyst
Information Technology
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
1649
Principal Consultant
Information Technology
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
1650
Property and Claims Specialist
Real Estate
6,360,600 JPY Middle 40%
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