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Recruiter Salary in Japan

Recruiters source, screen, and hire talent to meet an organization's needs. The Japan median is $80,368 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$80,368
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,698
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$80,368
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$38.64
varies by city

Recruiter salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$80,368
Sapporo, JP$80,368
Fukuoka, JP$80,368
Kawasaki, JP$80,368
Kobe, JP$80,368
Kyoto, JP$80,368
Saitama, JP$80,368
Hiroshima, JP$80,368
Sendai, JP$80,368
Tokyo, JP$59,921
Osaka, JP$50,099
Nagoya, JP$48,246

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a recruiter make in Japan?
The national median recruiter salary in Japan is about ￥13,010,000 per year (￥1,084,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥7,810,000 to ￥13,010,000.
Which Japan city pays recruiters the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥13,010,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays recruiters the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥7,810,000 per year for a recruiter.
What is the typical salary range for a recruiter in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, recruiter pay commonly spans from about ￥5,110,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥19,020,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have recruiter salary data?
Pay by Role publishes recruiter pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is recruiter in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager.