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Copywriter Salary in Japan

Copywriters craft persuasive words for ads, websites, and brand campaigns. The Japan median is $69,743 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$69,743
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,812
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$69,743
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$33.53
varies by city

Copywriter salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$69,743
Sapporo, JP$69,743
Fukuoka, JP$69,743
Kawasaki, JP$69,743
Kobe, JP$69,743
Kyoto, JP$69,743
Saitama, JP$69,743
Hiroshima, JP$69,743
Sendai, JP$69,743
Tokyo, JP$52,693
Osaka, JP$41,883
Nagoya, JP$40,709

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a copywriter make in Japan?
The national median copywriter salary in Japan is about ¥11,290,000 per year (¥940,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥6,590,000 to ¥11,290,000.
Which Japan city pays copywriters the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ¥11,290,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays copywriters the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ¥6,590,000 per year for a copywriter.
What is the typical salary range for a copywriter in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, copywriter pay commonly spans from about ¥4,320,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥16,257,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have copywriter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes copywriter pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is copywriter in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Video Editor.