Architect Salary in Japan
Architects design buildings and spaces that balance function, safety, and aesthetics. The Japan median is $95,997 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$95,997
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,000
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$95,997
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$46.15
varies by city
Architect salary by city in Japan
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Sapporo, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Fukuoka, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Kawasaki, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Kobe, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Kyoto, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Saitama, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Hiroshima, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Sendai, JP | $95,997 | $8,000 | 0% |
| Tokyo, JP | $72,647 | $6,054 | -24% |
| Osaka, JP | $58,624 | $4,885 | -39% |
| Nagoya, JP | $54,670 | $4,556 | -43% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a architect make in Japan?
- The national median architect salary in Japan is about ￥15,540,000 per year (￥1,295,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥8,850,000 to ￥15,540,000.
- Which Japan city pays architects the most?
- Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥15,540,000 per year.
- Which Japan city pays architects the least?
- Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥8,850,000 per year for a architect.
- What is the typical salary range for a architect in Japan?
- Across Japan cities we cover, architect pay commonly spans from about ￥5,800,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥22,377,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Japan cities have architect salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes architect pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
- Is architect in demand in Japan?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Video Editor.