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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Japan

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. The Japan median is $134,853 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$134,853
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,238
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$134,853
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$64.83
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$134,853
Sapporo, JP$134,853
Fukuoka, JP$134,853
Kawasaki, JP$134,853
Kobe, JP$134,853
Kyoto, JP$134,853
Saitama, JP$134,853
Hiroshima, JP$134,853
Sendai, JP$134,853
Tokyo, JP$101,680
Osaka, JP$82,901
Nagoya, JP$77,527

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Japan?
The national median aerospace engineer salary in Japan is about ￥21,830,000 per year (￥1,819,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥12,550,000 to ￥21,830,000.
Which Japan city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥21,830,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays aerospace engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥12,550,000 per year for a aerospace engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a aerospace engineer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, aerospace engineer pay commonly spans from about ￥8,550,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥30,474,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes aerospace engineer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.