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Psychiatrist Salary in Japan

Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental health conditions through therapy and medication. The Japan median is $270,386 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$270,386
per year
Monthly (national)
$22,532
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$270,386
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$129.99
varies by city

Psychiatrist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$270,386
Sapporo, JP$270,386
Fukuoka, JP$270,386
Kawasaki, JP$270,386
Kobe, JP$270,386
Kyoto, JP$270,386
Saitama, JP$270,386
Hiroshima, JP$270,386
Sendai, JP$270,386
Tokyo, JP$203,114
Osaka, JP$170,744
Nagoya, JP$153,324

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychiatrist make in Japan?
The national median psychiatrist salary in Japan is about ￥43,770,000 per year (￥3,647,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥24,820,000 to ￥43,770,000.
Which Japan city pays psychiatrists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥43,770,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays psychiatrists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥24,820,000 per year for a psychiatrist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychiatrist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, psychiatrist pay commonly spans from about ￥17,560,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥60,621,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have psychiatrist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychiatrist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is psychiatrist in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.