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Actuary Salary in Japan

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. The Japan median is $140,413 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$140,413
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,701
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$140,413
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$67.51
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$140,413
Sapporo, JP$140,413
Fukuoka, JP$140,413
Kawasaki, JP$140,413
Kobe, JP$140,413
Kyoto, JP$140,413
Saitama, JP$140,413
Hiroshima, JP$140,413
Sendai, JP$140,413
Tokyo, JP$105,263
Osaka, JP$86,608
Nagoya, JP$82,901

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Japan?
The national median actuary salary in Japan is about ￥22,730,000 per year (￥1,894,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥13,420,000 to ￥22,730,000.
Which Japan city pays actuarys the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥22,730,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays actuarys the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥13,420,000 per year for a actuary.
What is the typical salary range for a actuary in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, actuary pay commonly spans from about ￥7,440,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥32,231,100 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have actuary salary data?
Pay by Role publishes actuary pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is actuary in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +22% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.