Actuary Salary in Japan

Actuary in Japan: read the median against a +22% outlook

The Japan national median for a actuary is ￥22,730,000 a year. Among 3 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ￥13,420,000 in Nagoya to ￥17,040,000 in Tokyo (1.3×).

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

A modeled national band runs about ￥14,956,300–￥32,231,100 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Japanese city.

Tokyo sits -25% vs the national median; Nagoya sits -41%. Relocating inside Japan for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Japan shows about 3.2% CPI in 2025. A actuary raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.