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Full-Stack Developer Salary in Japan

Full-stack developers build both the frontend and backend of web applications end to end. The Japan median is $64,369 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$64,369
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,364
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$64,369
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$30.95
varies by city

Full-Stack Developer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$64,369
Sapporo, JP$64,369
Fukuoka, JP$64,369
Kawasaki, JP$64,369
Kobe, JP$64,369
Kyoto, JP$64,369
Saitama, JP$64,369
Hiroshima, JP$64,369
Sendai, JP$64,369
Tokyo, JP$48,493
Osaka, JP$39,536
Nagoya, JP$37,312

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a full-stack developer make in Japan?
The national median full-stack developer salary in Japan is about ￥10,420,000 per year (￥868,300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,040,000 to ￥10,420,000.
Which Japan city pays full-stack developers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥10,420,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays full-stack developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,040,000 per year for a full-stack developer.
What is the typical salary range for a full-stack developer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, full-stack developer pay commonly spans from about ￥4,010,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥15,004,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have full-stack developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes full-stack developer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is full-stack developer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.