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Accountant Salary in Japan

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The Japan median is $60,353 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$60,353
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,030
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$60,353
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$29.02
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$60,353
Sapporo, JP$60,353
Fukuoka, JP$60,353
Kawasaki, JP$60,353
Kobe, JP$60,353
Kyoto, JP$60,353
Saitama, JP$60,353
Hiroshima, JP$60,353
Sendai, JP$60,353
Tokyo, JP$45,466
Osaka, JP$37,065
Nagoya, JP$34,964

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in Japan?
The national median accountant salary in Japan is about ￥9,770,000 per year (￥814,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,660,000 to ￥9,770,000.
Which Japan city pays accountants the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥9,770,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays accountants the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,660,000 per year for a accountant.
What is the typical salary range for a accountant in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, accountant pay commonly spans from about ￥3,750,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥13,531,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have accountant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes accountant pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is accountant in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.