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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Japan

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The Japan median is $62,330 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$62,330
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,194
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$62,330
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$29.97
varies by city

Mechanical Engineer salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$62,330
Sapporo, JP$62,330
Fukuoka, JP$62,330
Kawasaki, JP$62,330
Kobe, JP$62,330
Kyoto, JP$62,330
Saitama, JP$62,330
Hiroshima, JP$62,330
Sendai, JP$62,330
Tokyo, JP$46,948
Osaka, JP$38,300
Nagoya, JP$36,138

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Japan?
The national median mechanical engineer salary in Japan is about ￥10,090,000 per year (￥840,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,850,000 to ￥10,090,000.
Which Japan city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥10,090,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays mechanical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,850,000 per year for a mechanical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about ￥3,880,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥13,974,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.