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Teacher Salary in Japan

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Japan median is $59,983 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$59,983
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,999
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$59,983
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$28.84
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$59,983
Sapporo, JP$59,983
Fukuoka, JP$59,983
Kawasaki, JP$59,983
Kobe, JP$59,983
Kyoto, JP$59,983
Saitama, JP$59,983
Hiroshima, JP$59,983
Sendai, JP$59,983
Tokyo, JP$45,528
Osaka, JP$36,385
Nagoya, JP$33,914

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Japan?
The national median teacher salary in Japan is about ￥9,710,000 per year (￥809,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,490,000 to ￥9,710,000.
Which Japan city pays teachers the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥9,710,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,490,000 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about ￥4,140,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥12,914,300 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is teacher in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.