Psychologist Salary in Japan

Psychologist pay in Japan: Tokyo leads, Nagoya trails

The Japan national median for a psychologist is ￥17,240,000 a year. Among 3 metros with observed data, pay runs from about ￥9,710,000 in Nagoya to ￥13,040,000 in Tokyo (1.3×).

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. Common screening skills include Assessment, Therapy, Research, and Empathy.

A modeled national band runs about ￥11,809,400–￥23,877,400 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Japanese city.

Tokyo sits -24% vs the national median; Nagoya sits -44%. Relocating inside Japan for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Japan shows about 3.2% CPI in 2025. A psychologist raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby healthcare titles on this site include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, and Pharmacist.