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Financial Advisor Salary in Japan

The Japan median is $110,334 per year, with observed city pay up to Tokyo at $83,861.

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Financial Advisor in Japan: read the median against a +13% outlook

The Japan national median for a financial advisor is ¥17,630,000 a year. Among 3 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ¥10,110,000 in Nagoya to ¥13,400,000 in Tokyo (1.3×).

Financial advisors help clients plan investments, retirement, and long-term wealth. Common screening skills include Planning, Investments, Client relations, and Risk.

A modeled national band runs about ¥9,696,500–¥27,326,500 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +13% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Japanese city.

Tokyo sits -24% vs the national median; Nagoya sits -43%. Relocating inside Japan for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Japan shows about 3.2% CPI in 2025. A financial advisor raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.

How to use Financial Advisor pay data in Japan

Start with the national median (¥17,630,000), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Japan hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: ¥9,696,500 (10th) → ¥17,630,000 (median) → ¥27,326,500 (90th). Tokyo’s observed median is ¥13,400,000, with a local band about ¥7,430,000–¥24,160,000. If an offer is “at the Japan median” but the job is in Tokyo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$110,334
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,195
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$83,861
Tokyo, JP
Hourly (national)
$53.05
varies by city

Financial Advisor salary by city in Japan

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Tokyo, JP$83,861
Osaka, JP$65,775
Nagoya, JP$63,271

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a financial advisor make in Japan?
The national median is about ¥17,630,000 per year. Across 3 observed cities, pay ranges from about ¥10,110,000 to ¥13,400,000.
Which Japan city pays financial advisors the most?
Tokyo, JP leads observed metros at about ¥13,400,000 per year (-24% vs national).
Which Japan city pays financial advisors the least?
Among observed cities, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ¥10,110,000 per year.
How many Japan cities have financial advisor salary data?
3 metros list observed financial advisor percentiles in JPY on this site.
Is financial advisor in demand in Japan?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +13% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Japanese industry mix.