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Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Average Salary in Japan 2024

How much money does a person working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist make in Japan?


Average Monthly Salary
536,000 JPY
( 6,430,000 JPY yearly)

LOW
273,000
JPY
AVERAGE
536,000
JPY
HIGH
825,000
JPY
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan typically earns around 536,000 JPY. Salaries range from 273,000 JPY (lowest) to 825,000 JPY (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salaries in Japan vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Pay Scale and Salaries in Japan

Median and salary distribution Japan Manufacturing Engineering Technologist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
489,000 JPY or more
10% of people earn
434,000 to 489,000 JPY
20% of people earn
314,000 JPY or less
65% of people earn
314,000 to 434,000 JPY
Minimum Salary
273,000 JPY
Median
491,000 JPY
Maximum
825,000 JPY




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan range from 273,000 JPY (starting salary) to 825,000 JPY (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 491,000 JPY, half of the professionals who work as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan earn less than 406,000 JPY, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 559,000 JPY while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 314,000 JPY to 434,000 JPY. About 20% of salaries are below the 314,000 JPY mark, while 10% fall within the range of 434,000 JPY to 489,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 489,000 JPY.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
306,000 JPY
2 - 5 Years+31%
400,000 JPY
5 - 10 Years+40%
560,000 JPY
10 - 15 Years+20%
673,000 JPY
15 - 20 Years+9%
731,000 JPY
20+ Years+8%
789,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Japan Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 306,000 JPY.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 400,000 JPY, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 560,000 JPY, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 673,000 JPY, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 731,000 JPY, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 789,000 JPY, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist.

Bachelor's Degree
378,000 JPY
Master's Degree+77%
670,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 378,000 JPY.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 670,000 JPY, 77% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Japan costs anywhere from 2,580,000 JPY to 7,750,000 JPY and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 7%.

Male
554,000 JPY
Female-6%
518,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Japan for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan

How much are annual salary increments in Japan for individuals working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 10% every 18 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Japan / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Japan is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Japan Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
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19% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 81% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 6% to 8% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Manufacturing Engineering Technologist / Japan


3,090 JPY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan is 3,090 JPY.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan is 1,580 JPY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Factory and Manufacturing-100%
3D Printing Technician349,000 JPY-35%
Additive Manufacturing Engineer420,000 JPY-22%
Assembly Foreman148,000 JPY-72%
Assembly Line Worker147,000 JPY-73%
Assembly Supervisor226,000 JPY-58%
Assistance Maintenance Manager528,000 JPY-1%
Assistant Shipping Manager473,000 JPY-12%
Automation Process Analyst333,000 JPY-38%
Chemical Equipment Controller334,000 JPY-38%
Chemical Technican Apprentice285,000 JPY-47%
CNC Machinist347,000 JPY-35%
CNC Operator332,000 JPY-38%
CNC Programmer366,000 JPY-32%
Colour Technologist179,000 JPY-67%
Contracts Manager634,000 JPY+18%
Data Collection Coordinator248,000 JPY-54%
Demand Planner227,000 JPY-58%
Derrick Operator152,000 JPY-72%
Digital Twin Engineer441,000 JPY-18%
Director of Manufacturing883,000 JPY+65%
Dock Worker134,000 JPY-75%
Drying Technician141,000 JPY-74%
Equipment Operator133,000 JPY-75%
Export Sales Coordinator445,000 JPY-17%
Factory Superintendent243,000 JPY-55%
Factory Worker166,000 JPY-69%
Failure Analysis Technician242,000 JPY-55%
Fiberglass Laminator151,000 JPY-72%
Food Technologist264,000 JPY-51%
Forklift Driver159,000 JPY-70%
Forklift Operator156,000 JPY-71%
Forming Machine Operator159,000 JPY-70%
Furnace Operator142,000 JPY-73%
Gas Appliance Repairer149,000 JPY-72%
General Warehouse Associate247,000 JPY-54%
Green Product Designer405,000 JPY-24%
Heavy Equipment Operator199,000 JPY-63%
HSE Manager653,000 JPY+22%
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist474,000 JPY-12%
Industrial Engineer496,000 JPY-7%
Industrial Machinery Mechanic305,000 JPY-43%
Industrial Production Manager872,000 JPY+63%
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer480,000 JPY-10%
Intake Operator188,000 JPY-65%
Key Account Manager745,000 JPY+39%
Lean Manufacturing Specialist503,000 JPY-6%
Lift Truck Operator153,000 JPY-71%
Loading Supervisor278,000 JPY-48%
Logistic Coordinator368,000 JPY-31%
Logistics Clerk191,000 JPY-64%
Machine Operator151,000 JPY-72%
Machinist152,000 JPY-72%
Maintenance Manager604,000 JPY+13%
Maintenance Store Clerk154,000 JPY-71%
Manufacturing Engineer483,000 JPY-10%
Manufacturing Engineering Manager714,000 JPY+33%
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist536,000 JPY+0%
Manufacturing Manager850,000 JPY+59%
Manufacturing Operative261,000 JPY-51%
Manufacturing Production Technician192,000 JPY-64%
Manufacturing Supervisor396,000 JPY-26%
Manufacturing Technician176,000 JPY-67%
Materials Manager644,000 JPY+20%
Materials Supervisor440,000 JPY-18%
Mechanical Fitter Engineer485,000 JPY-9%
Mechanical Foreman148,000 JPY-72%
Merchandise Planner249,000 JPY-54%
Metrology Engineer466,000 JPY-13%
Operations Engineer456,000 JPY-15%
Operations Manager769,000 JPY+44%
Order Management Coordinator368,000 JPY-31%
Order Processing Manager644,000 JPY+20%
Order Selector187,000 JPY-65%
Package Handler148,000 JPY-72%
Packaging Manager496,000 JPY-7%
Packer157,000 JPY-71%
Packing Deputy Supervisor397,000 JPY-26%
Planning Manager656,000 JPY+22%
Plant Manager774,000 JPY+44%
Precision Instrument Repairer218,000 JPY-59%
Predictive Maintenance Analyst450,000 JPY-16%
Process Technician196,000 JPY-63%
Product Manager792,000 JPY+48%
Production Analyst691,000 JPY+29%
Production Director891,000 JPY+66%
Production Engineer514,000 JPY-4%
Production Engineering Supervisor685,000 JPY+28%
Production Inspector545,000 JPY+2%
Production Laborer130,000 JPY-76%
Production Manager844,000 JPY+58%
Production Operator212,000 JPY-60%
Production Scheduler379,000 JPY-29%
Production Supervisor495,000 JPY-8%
Production Technician216,000 JPY-60%
Production Worker186,000 JPY-65%
Quality Control Analyst603,000 JPY+13%
Quality Control Inspector494,000 JPY-8%
Quality Control Manager677,000 JPY+26%
Service Technician187,000 JPY-65%
SHEQ Officer234,000 JPY-56%
Shipping Manager701,000 JPY+31%
Small Engine Mechanic272,000 JPY-49%
Smart Factory Consultant558,000 JPY+4%
Spray Painter151,000 JPY-72%
Sterile Processing Technician180,000 JPY-66%
Structural Welder141,000 JPY-74%
Supply Chain Operative425,000 JPY-21%
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist612,000 JPY+14%
Technical Operator201,000 JPY-62%
Technology Development Manager827,000 JPY+54%
Testing Technician340,000 JPY-37%
Toolmaker241,000 JPY-55%
Warehouse Forklift Operator163,000 JPY-70%
Warehouse Operative167,000 JPY-69%
Warehouse Worker168,000 JPY-69%
Warranty Handler293,000 JPY-45%
Welder149,000 JPY-72%
Workshop Manager537,000 JPY+0%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Tokyo613,000 JPY

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Japan is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
506,000 JPY
Public Sector+4%
527,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 491,000 JPY and 559,000 JPY. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in Japan ranges from 273,000 JPY to 406,000 JPY. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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