Director (Bucho) salary in Japan — annual income by age
The average annual salary for Director (Bucho) in Japan is ¥9,394,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 966,680 workers surveyed) — 85.0% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Director (Bucho) earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | ¥3,227,000 | ¥3,227,000 | — |
| 25-29 | ¥8,403,000 | ¥9,667,000 | ¥4,461,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥8,123,000 | ¥8,111,000 | ¥8,205,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥7,997,000 | ¥8,179,000 | ¥6,975,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥8,512,000 | ¥8,721,000 | ¥7,183,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥9,546,000 | ¥9,695,000 | ¥7,857,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥9,733,000 | ¥9,841,000 | ¥8,745,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥10,071,000 | ¥10,260,000 | ¥8,042,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥8,596,000 | ¥8,796,000 | ¥6,753,000 |
| 65~ | ¥6,416,000 | ¥6,552,000 | ¥5,550,000 |
Understanding Director (Bucho)-level workers salary data
Director (Bucho): average annual salary
Director (Bucho)-level workers earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥9,394,000 (sample: 966,680 workers), +85.0% higher than the national average (about ¥4,316,000 more). The median is ¥9,733,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Director (Bucho)?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥10,071,000 (about 3.1x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Director (Bucho): male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 101.2% of what men earn (81.8% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Director (Bucho): 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 22.6% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Director (Bucho) average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Director (Bucho) by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥8,403,000 | ¥9,667,000 | ¥4,461,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥8,123,000 | ¥8,111,000 | ¥8,205,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥7,997,000 | ¥8,179,000 | ¥6,975,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥8,512,000 | ¥8,721,000 | ¥7,183,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥9,546,000 | ¥9,695,000 | ¥7,857,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥9,733,000 | ¥9,841,000 | ¥8,745,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Director (Bucho)?
- About ¥9,394,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Director (Bucho)?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥10,071,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Director (Bucho)?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 101.2% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Director (Bucho) at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥8,403,000 overall (male ¥9,667,000 / female ¥4,461,000).
- What is the average salary for Director (Bucho) at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥8,123,000 overall (male ¥8,111,000 / female ¥8,205,000).
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.
Director (Bucho) vs all workers
| Age | Director (Bucho) | All workers | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-24 | ¥323万 | ¥335万 | ¥-13万 | -3.8% |
| 25-29 | ¥840万 | ¥415万 | +¥426万 | +102.7% |
| 30-34 | ¥812万 | ¥465万 | +¥348万 | +74.9% |
| 35-39 | ¥800万 | ¥514万 | +¥286万 | +55.7% |
| 40-44 | ¥851万 | ¥548万 | +¥303万 | +55.2% |
| 45-49 | ¥955万 | ¥576万 | +¥379万 | +65.8% |
| 50-54 | ¥973万 | ¥600万 | +¥373万 | +62.2% |
| 55-59 | ¥1,007万 | ¥607万 | +¥401万 | +66.1% |
| 60-64 | ¥860万 | ¥462万 | +¥397万 | +86.0% |
| 65~ | ¥642万 | ¥367万 | +¥275万 | +74.9% |
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