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Social Media Manager Salary in Japan

Social media managers plan content and grow engaged audiences across platforms. The Japan median is $63,504 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$63,504
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,292
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$63,504
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$30.53
varies by city

Social Media Manager salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$63,504
Sapporo, JP$63,504
Fukuoka, JP$63,504
Kawasaki, JP$63,504
Kobe, JP$63,504
Kyoto, JP$63,504
Saitama, JP$63,504
Hiroshima, JP$63,504
Sendai, JP$63,504
Tokyo, JP$47,257
Osaka, JP$39,536
Nagoya, JP$38,547

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a social media manager make in Japan?
The national median social media manager salary in Japan is about ￥10,280,000 per year (￥856,700 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥6,240,000 to ￥10,280,000.
Which Japan city pays social media managers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥10,280,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays social media managers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥6,240,000 per year for a social media manager.
What is the typical salary range for a social media manager in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, social media manager pay commonly spans from about ￥3,930,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥14,803,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have social media manager salary data?
Pay by Role publishes social media manager pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is social media manager in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related creative roles on Pay by Role include Graphic Designer, Architect, Copywriter.