Professionals and technicians salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Professionals and technicians in Japan is ¥5,791,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 6,745,270 workers surveyed) — 14.0% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Professionals and technicians earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,702,000 | ¥2,756,000 | ¥2,434,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,518,000 | ¥3,549,000 | ¥3,495,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,534,000 | ¥4,805,000 | ¥4,226,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,204,000 | ¥5,660,000 | ¥4,495,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,882,000 | ¥6,534,000 | ¥4,787,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥6,242,000 | ¥6,992,000 | ¥5,003,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,557,000 | ¥7,489,000 | ¥5,252,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥6,953,000 | ¥7,976,000 | ¥5,429,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥7,231,000 | ¥8,355,000 | ¥5,580,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥6,307,000 | ¥7,056,000 | ¥4,976,000 |
| 65~ | ¥5,752,000 | ¥6,359,000 | ¥4,342,000 |
Understanding People working as Professionals and technicians salary data
Professionals and technicians: average annual salary
People working as Professionals and technicians earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥5,791,000 (sample: 6,745,270 workers), +14.0% higher than the national average (about ¥713,000 more). The median is ¥6,242,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Professionals and technicians?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥7,231,000 (about 2.1x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Professionals and technicians: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 79.4% of what men earn (72.6% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Professionals and technicians: 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 19.0% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Professionals and technicians average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Professionals and technicians by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,534,000 | ¥4,805,000 | ¥4,226,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,204,000 | ¥5,660,000 | ¥4,495,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥5,882,000 | ¥6,534,000 | ¥4,787,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥6,242,000 | ¥6,992,000 | ¥5,003,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,557,000 | ¥7,489,000 | ¥5,252,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥6,953,000 | ¥7,976,000 | ¥5,429,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Professionals and technicians?
- About ¥5,791,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Professionals and technicians?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥7,231,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Professionals and technicians?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 79.4% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Professionals and technicians at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,534,000 overall (male ¥4,805,000 / female ¥4,226,000).
- What is the average salary for Professionals and technicians at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥5,204,000 overall (male ¥5,660,000 / female ¥4,495,000).
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.
Professionals and technicians vs nationwide
| Age | Professionals and technicians | Nationwide (all jobs) | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥270万 | ¥262万 | +¥8万 | +3.1% |
| 20-24 | ¥352万 | ¥335万 | +¥17万 | +4.9% |
| 25-29 | ¥453万 | ¥415万 | +¥39万 | +9.4% |
| 30-34 | ¥520万 | ¥465万 | +¥56万 | +12.0% |
| 35-39 | ¥588万 | ¥514万 | +¥75万 | +14.5% |
| 40-44 | ¥624万 | ¥548万 | +¥76万 | +13.8% |
| 45-49 | ¥656万 | ¥576万 | +¥80万 | +13.9% |
| 50-54 | ¥695万 | ¥600万 | +¥95万 | +15.9% |
| 55-59 | ¥723万 | ¥607万 | +¥117万 | +19.2% |
| 60-64 | ¥631万 | ¥462万 | +¥169万 | +36.5% |
| 65~ | ¥575万 | ¥367万 | +¥208万 | +56.8% |
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