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Psychologist Salary in Japan

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Japan median is $106,499 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$106,499
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,875
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$106,499
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$51.20
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$106,499
Sapporo, JP$106,499
Fukuoka, JP$106,499
Kawasaki, JP$106,499
Kobe, JP$106,499
Kyoto, JP$106,499
Saitama, JP$106,499
Hiroshima, JP$106,499
Sendai, JP$106,499
Tokyo, JP$80,554
Osaka, JP$65,543
Nagoya, JP$59,983

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Japan?
The national median psychologist salary in Japan is about ￥17,240,000 per year (￥1,436,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥9,710,000 to ￥17,240,000.
Which Japan city pays psychologists the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥17,240,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥9,710,000 per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about ￥6,870,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥23,877,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is psychologist in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.