Managers salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Managers in Japan is ¥8,852,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 1,964,270 workers surveyed) — 74.3% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Managers earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥3,785,000 | ¥3,785,000 | — |
| 20-24 | ¥4,052,000 | ¥4,215,000 | ¥3,010,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥6,585,000 | ¥6,734,000 | ¥5,207,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥6,801,000 | ¥6,696,000 | ¥7,572,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥8,043,000 | ¥8,166,000 | ¥7,278,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥8,242,000 | ¥8,301,000 | ¥7,690,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥8,988,000 | ¥9,073,000 | ¥8,076,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥9,361,000 | ¥9,451,000 | ¥8,417,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥9,648,000 | ¥9,835,000 | ¥7,763,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥7,837,000 | ¥7,996,000 | ¥6,087,000 |
| 65~ | ¥6,288,000 | ¥6,457,000 | ¥4,511,000 |
Understanding People working as Managers salary data
Managers: average annual salary
People working as Managers earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥8,852,000 (sample: 1,964,270 workers), +74.3% higher than the national average (about ¥3,774,000 more). The median is ¥8,988,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Managers?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥9,648,000 (about 2.4x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Managers: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 113.1% of what men earn (86.1% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Managers: 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 24.4% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Managers average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Managers by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥6,585,000 | ¥6,734,000 | ¥5,207,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥6,801,000 | ¥6,696,000 | ¥7,572,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥8,043,000 | ¥8,166,000 | ¥7,278,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥8,242,000 | ¥8,301,000 | ¥7,690,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥8,988,000 | ¥9,073,000 | ¥8,076,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥9,361,000 | ¥9,451,000 | ¥8,417,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Managers?
- About ¥8,852,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Managers?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥9,648,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Managers?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 113.1% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Managers at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥6,585,000 overall (male ¥6,734,000 / female ¥5,207,000).
- What is the average salary for Managers at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥6,801,000 overall (male ¥6,696,000 / female ¥7,572,000).
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.
Managers vs nationwide
| Age | Managers | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥379万 | ¥262万 | +¥116万 | +44.4% |
| 20-24 | ¥405万 | ¥335万 | +¥70万 | +20.8% |
| 25-29 | ¥659万 | ¥415万 | +¥244万 | +58.9% |
| 30-34 | ¥680万 | ¥465万 | +¥216万 | +46.4% |
| 35-39 | ¥804万 | ¥514万 | +¥291万 | +56.6% |
| 40-44 | ¥824万 | ¥548万 | +¥276万 | +50.3% |
| 45-49 | ¥899万 | ¥576万 | +¥323万 | +56.2% |
| 50-54 | ¥936万 | ¥600万 | +¥336万 | +56.0% |
| 55-59 | ¥965万 | ¥607万 | +¥358万 | +59.1% |
| 60-64 | ¥784万 | ¥462万 | +¥322万 | +69.6% |
| 65~ | ¥629万 | ¥367万 | +¥262万 | +71.4% |
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