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Civil Engineer Salary in Japan

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. The Japan median is $60,477 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$60,477
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,040
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$60,477
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$29.08
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$60,477
Sapporo, JP$60,477
Fukuoka, JP$60,477
Kawasaki, JP$60,477
Kobe, JP$60,477
Kyoto, JP$60,477
Saitama, JP$60,477
Hiroshima, JP$60,477
Sendai, JP$60,477
Tokyo, JP$45,589
Osaka, JP$37,126
Nagoya, JP$35,026

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Japan?
The national median civil engineer salary in Japan is about ￥9,790,000 per year (￥815,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,670,000 to ￥9,790,000.
Which Japan city pays civil engineers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥9,790,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays civil engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,670,000 per year for a civil engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a civil engineer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, civil engineer pay commonly spans from about ￥3,760,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥13,559,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have civil engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes civil engineer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is civil engineer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.