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Veterinarian Salary in Japan

Veterinarians diagnose and treat the health conditions of animals. The Japan median is $116,939 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$116,939
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,745
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$116,939
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$56.22
varies by city

Veterinarian salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$116,939
Sapporo, JP$116,939
Fukuoka, JP$116,939
Kawasaki, JP$116,939
Kobe, JP$116,939
Kyoto, JP$116,939
Saitama, JP$116,939
Hiroshima, JP$116,939
Sendai, JP$116,939
Tokyo, JP$88,337
Osaka, JP$70,608
Nagoya, JP$67,890

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a veterinarian make in Japan?
The national median veterinarian salary in Japan is about ￥18,930,000 per year (￥1,577,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥10,990,000 to ￥18,930,000.
Which Japan city pays veterinarians the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥18,930,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays veterinarians the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥10,990,000 per year for a veterinarian.
What is the typical salary range for a veterinarian in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, veterinarian pay commonly spans from about ￥7,770,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥25,801,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have veterinarian salary data?
Pay by Role publishes veterinarian pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is veterinarian in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +19% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.