🇯🇵 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
1701
Security Service Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1702
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist
Engineering
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1703
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer
Engineering
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1704
Food Consultant
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1705
Oracle Developer
Information Technology
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1706
Technical Sales
Information Technology
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1707
Creative Writing Trainer
Teaching / Education
6,216,700 JPY Middle 40%
1708
2nd Line Systems Engineer
Information Technology
6,203,500 JPY Middle 40%
1709
Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Control and Compliance
6,203,500 JPY Middle 40%
1710
Lean Consultant
Business Planning
6,193,900 JPY Middle 40%
1711
Project Engineer
Engineering
6,193,900 JPY Middle 40%
1712
Android Developer
Information Technology
6,193,900 JPY Middle 40%
1713
Data Architect
Information Technology
6,193,900 JPY Middle 40%
1714
Movement and Dance Coordinator
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
6,193,900 JPY Middle 40%
1715
Credit Controller
Accounting and Finance
6,179,700 JPY Middle 40%
1716
Electronics Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
6,179,700 JPY Middle 40%
1717
Field Service Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
6,179,700 JPY Middle 40%
1718
Information Security Engineer
Information Technology
6,179,700 JPY Middle 40%
1719
Photography Production Supervisor
Photography
6,179,700 JPY Middle 40%
1720
Geotechnical Engineer
Engineering
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1721
Production Engineer
Factory and Manufacturing
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1722
Information Technology Trainer
Information Technology
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1723
Information Technology Training Analyst
Information Technology
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1724
Sharepoint Consultant
Information Technology
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1725
Software Engineer
Information Technology
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1726
Insurance Investigator
Insurance
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1727
Outreach Specialist
Marketing
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1728
Supply Chain Coordinator
Purchasing and Inventory
6,168,300 JPY Middle 40%
1729
Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst
Accounting and Finance
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1730
Financial Consultant
Accounting and Finance
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1731
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator
Human Resources
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1732
Data Visualisation Analyst
Information Technology
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1733
Software Developer
Information Technology
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1734
Government Relations Officer
Public Relations
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1735
Territory Sales Representative
Sales Retail and Wholesale
6,156,100 JPY Middle 40%
1736
Used Car Manager
Automotive
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1737
Electronic Service Engineer
Electrical and Electronics Trades
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1738
Solar Engineer
Engineering
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1739
Healthcare Data Analyst
Health and Medical
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1740
Nursing Coordinator
Health and Medical
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1741
Lotus Domino Administrator
Information Technology
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1742
SOC Engineer
Information Technology
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1743
Category Management Specialist
Purchasing and Inventory
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1744
Statistical Analyst
Science and Technical Services
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1745
Admissions Specialist
Teaching / Education
6,142,600 JPY Middle 40%
1746
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
Facilities / Maintenance / Repair
6,132,900 JPY Middle 40%
1747
Information Assurance Analyst
Information Technology
6,132,900 JPY Middle 40%
1748
Forensic Investigator
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
6,132,900 JPY Middle 40%
1749
Mentor
Teaching / Education
6,132,900 JPY Middle 40%
1750
Interior Architect
Architecture
6,118,800 JPY Middle 40%
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