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Project Manager Salary in Japan

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. The Japan median is $108,970 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$108,970
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,081
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$108,970
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$52.39
varies by city

Project Manager salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$108,970
Sapporo, JP$108,970
Fukuoka, JP$108,970
Kawasaki, JP$108,970
Kobe, JP$108,970
Kyoto, JP$108,970
Saitama, JP$108,970
Hiroshima, JP$108,970
Sendai, JP$108,970
Tokyo, JP$81,851
Osaka, JP$67,149
Nagoya, JP$63,566

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in Japan?
The national median project manager salary in Japan is about ￥17,640,000 per year (￥1,470,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥10,290,000 to ￥17,640,000.
Which Japan city pays project managers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥17,640,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays project managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥10,290,000 per year for a project manager.
What is the typical salary range for a project manager in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, project manager pay commonly spans from about ￥6,570,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥25,401,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have project manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes project manager pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is project manager in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +7% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.