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Chemical Engineer Salary in Japan

Chemical engineers design processes that convert raw materials into useful products. The Japan median is $112,738 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$112,738
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,395
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$112,738
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$54.20
varies by city

Chemical Engineer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$112,738
Sapporo, JP$112,738
Fukuoka, JP$112,738
Kawasaki, JP$112,738
Kobe, JP$112,738
Kyoto, JP$112,738
Saitama, JP$112,738
Hiroshima, JP$112,738
Sendai, JP$112,738
Tokyo, JP$84,137
Osaka, JP$70,361
Nagoya, JP$67,210

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical engineer make in Japan?
The national median chemical engineer salary in Japan is about ￥18,250,000 per year (￥1,520,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥10,880,000 to ￥18,250,000.
Which Japan city pays chemical engineers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥18,250,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays chemical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥10,880,000 per year for a chemical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a chemical engineer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, chemical engineer pay commonly spans from about ￥7,410,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥25,477,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have chemical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chemical engineer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is chemical engineer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer.