Welder Salary in Japan
Welders join metal parts using heat for construction, manufacturing, and repair. The Japan median is $55,288 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$55,288
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,607
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$55,288
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$26.58
varies by city
Welder salary by city in Japan
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Sapporo, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Fukuoka, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Kawasaki, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Kobe, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Kyoto, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Saitama, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Hiroshima, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Sendai, JP | $55,288 | $4,607 | 0% |
| Tokyo, JP | $41,945 | $3,495 | -24% |
| Osaka, JP | $32,987 | $2,749 | -40% |
| Nagoya, JP | $31,876 | $2,656 | -42% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a welder make in Japan?
- The national median welder salary in Japan is about ￥8,950,000 per year (￥745,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥5,160,000 to ￥8,950,000.
- Which Japan city pays welders the most?
- Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥8,950,000 per year.
- Which Japan city pays welders the least?
- Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥5,160,000 per year for a welder.
- What is the typical salary range for a welder in Japan?
- Across Japan cities we cover, welder pay commonly spans from about ￥3,650,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥12,100,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Japan cities have welder salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes welder pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
- Is welder in demand in Japan?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.