Foreign worker salary in Japan (Professional and technical visas)
Average annual income for Professional and technical visas visa holders working in Japan, broken down by industry. Source: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (foreign workers section).
About this visa: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Highly Skilled Professional, etc.
Avg. annual income
¥4,324,000
123,430 foreign workers in survey
vs all foreign workers
+27.3%
All foreign avg: ¥3,398,000
Monthly total
¥323,200
Regular monthly cash earnings
Professional and technical visas salary by industry
| Industry | Annual | Monthly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services (other) | ¥3,893,000 | ¥302,800 | 16,480 |
| Construction | ¥3,809,000 | ¥279,700 | 6,640 |
| Manufacturing | ¥3,796,000 | ¥285,400 | 28,450 |
| Medical, healthcare and welfare | ¥3,587,000 | ¥264,700 | 8,950 |
| Accommodation and food services | ¥2,982,000 | ¥239,800 | 9,250 |
Industries are ranked by average annual income for this visa type. Click an industry to see the cross-tabulation.
Typical occupations for Professional and technical visas
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A typical visa progression path from Professional and technical visas. Click a card to see detailed salary data for that visa.
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