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Data Scientist Salary in Japan

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. The Japan median is $68,693 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$68,693
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,725
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$68,693
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$33.03
varies by city

Data Scientist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$68,693
Sapporo, JP$68,693
Fukuoka, JP$68,693
Kawasaki, JP$68,693
Kobe, JP$68,693
Kyoto, JP$68,693
Saitama, JP$68,693
Hiroshima, JP$68,693
Sendai, JP$68,693
Tokyo, JP$51,767
Osaka, JP$42,192
Nagoya, JP$39,783

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Japan?
The national median data scientist salary in Japan is about ￥11,120,000 per year (￥926,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,440,000 to ￥11,120,000.
Which Japan city pays data scientists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥11,120,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays data scientists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,440,000 per year for a data scientist.
What is the typical salary range for a data scientist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, data scientist pay commonly spans from about ￥4,280,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥16,257,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have data scientist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data scientist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is data scientist in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +35% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.