Paralegal Salary in Japan
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. The Japan median is $64,122 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$64,122
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,343
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$64,122
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$30.83
varies by city
Paralegal salary by city in Japan
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Sapporo, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Fukuoka, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Kawasaki, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Kobe, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Kyoto, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Saitama, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Hiroshima, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Sendai, JP | $64,122 | $5,343 | 0% |
| Tokyo, JP | $47,999 | $4,000 | -25% |
| Osaka, JP | $39,103 | $3,259 | -39% |
| Nagoya, JP | $38,732 | $3,228 | -40% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a paralegal make in Japan?
- The national median paralegal salary in Japan is about ￥10,380,000 per year (￥865,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,270,000 to ￥10,380,000.
- Which Japan city pays paralegals the most?
- Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥10,380,000 per year.
- Which Japan city pays paralegals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,270,000 per year for a paralegal.
- What is the typical salary range for a paralegal in Japan?
- Across Japan cities we cover, paralegal pay commonly spans from about ￥3,750,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥13,805,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Japan cities have paralegal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes paralegal pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
- Is paralegal in demand in Japan?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +12% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Lawyer, Corporate Attorney.