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Surgeon Salary in Japan

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Japan median is $296,825 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$296,825
per year
Monthly (national)
$24,736
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$296,825
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$142.70
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$296,825
Sapporo, JP$296,825
Fukuoka, JP$296,825
Kawasaki, JP$296,825
Kobe, JP$296,825
Kyoto, JP$296,825
Saitama, JP$296,825
Hiroshima, JP$296,825
Sendai, JP$296,825
Tokyo, JP$225,353
Osaka, JP$178,095
Nagoya, JP$169,632

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Japan?
The national median surgeon salary in Japan is about ￥48,050,000 per year (￥4,004,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥27,460,000 to ￥48,050,000.
Which Japan city pays surgeons the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥48,050,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥27,460,000 per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about ￥19,420,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥69,192,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is surgeon in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.