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Pharmacist Salary in Japan

Pharmacists dispense medication and advise patients and providers on safe, effective use. The Japan median is $140,660 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$140,660
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,722
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$140,660
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$67.63
varies by city

Pharmacist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$140,660
Sapporo, JP$140,660
Fukuoka, JP$140,660
Kawasaki, JP$140,660
Kobe, JP$140,660
Kyoto, JP$140,660
Saitama, JP$140,660
Hiroshima, JP$140,660
Sendai, JP$140,660
Tokyo, JP$105,758
Osaka, JP$85,496
Nagoya, JP$83,272

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pharmacist make in Japan?
The national median pharmacist salary in Japan is about ￥22,770,000 per year (￥1,897,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥13,480,000 to ￥22,770,000.
Which Japan city pays pharmacists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥22,770,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays pharmacists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥13,480,000 per year for a pharmacist.
What is the typical salary range for a pharmacist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, pharmacist pay commonly spans from about ￥9,540,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥29,031,700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have pharmacist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes pharmacist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is pharmacist in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.