Scientific research, professional services salary in Japan — average annual income by age
The average annual salary for Scientific research, professional services in Japan is ¥6,494,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 1,193,810 workers surveyed) — 27.9% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Scientific research, professional services earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,703,000 | ¥2,777,000 | ¥2,502,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,551,000 | ¥3,631,000 | ¥3,429,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,694,000 | ¥4,953,000 | ¥4,276,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,512,000 | ¥5,833,000 | ¥4,737,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥6,404,000 | ¥6,887,000 | ¥5,010,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥6,958,000 | ¥7,660,000 | ¥5,222,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥7,473,000 | ¥8,423,000 | ¥5,448,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥7,957,000 | ¥8,849,000 | ¥5,664,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥8,321,000 | ¥9,086,000 | ¥5,883,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥7,185,000 | ¥7,581,000 | ¥4,917,000 |
| 65~ | ¥4,947,000 | ¥5,042,000 | ¥3,759,000 |
Understanding The Scientific research, professional services industry salary data
Scientific research, professional services: average annual salary
The Scientific research, professional services industry earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥6,494,000 (sample: 1,193,810 workers), +27.9% higher than the national average (about ¥1,416,000 more). The median is ¥6,958,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Scientific research, professional services?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥8,321,000 (about 2.3x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Scientific research, professional services: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 81.2% of what men earn (69.4% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Scientific research, professional services: how pay changes with age
The age curve is classified as “inverted-U”. Inverted-U is the standard Japanese pattern, peaking before retirement; rising means expertise compounds with experience. About 21.0% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Scientific research, professional services average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Scientific research, professional services by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,694,000 | ¥4,953,000 | ¥4,276,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,512,000 | ¥5,833,000 | ¥4,737,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥6,404,000 | ¥6,887,000 | ¥5,010,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥6,958,000 | ¥7,660,000 | ¥5,222,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥7,473,000 | ¥8,423,000 | ¥5,448,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥7,957,000 | ¥8,849,000 | ¥5,664,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Scientific research, professional services?
- About ¥6,494,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Scientific research, professional services?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥8,321,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Scientific research, professional services?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 81.2% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Scientific research, professional services at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,694,000 overall (male ¥4,953,000 / female ¥4,276,000).
- What is the average salary for Scientific research, professional services at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥5,512,000 overall (male ¥5,833,000 / female ¥4,737,000).
Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023). Estimated from a worker-count-weighted average of 5-year age bands; cells not published due to small samples are excluded.
Scientific research, professional services vs nationwide
| Age | Scientific research, professional services | All industries | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥270万 | ¥262万 | +¥8万 | +3.1% |
| 20-24 | ¥355万 | ¥335万 | +¥20万 | +5.9% |
| 25-29 | ¥469万 | ¥415万 | +¥55万 | +13.2% |
| 30-34 | ¥551万 | ¥465万 | +¥87万 | +18.7% |
| 35-39 | ¥640万 | ¥514万 | +¥127万 | +24.7% |
| 40-44 | ¥696万 | ¥548万 | +¥147万 | +26.9% |
| 45-49 | ¥747万 | ¥576万 | +¥172万 | +29.8% |
| 50-54 | ¥796万 | ¥600万 | +¥196万 | +32.6% |
| 55-59 | ¥832万 | ¥607万 | +¥226万 | +37.2% |
| 60-64 | ¥719万 | ¥462万 | +¥256万 | +55.5% |
| 65~ | ¥495万 | ¥367万 | +¥128万 | +34.8% |
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