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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Japan 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Japan?


Average Monthly Salary
305,000 JPY
( 3,670,000 JPY yearly)

LOW
153,000
JPY
AVERAGE
305,000
JPY
HIGH
697,000
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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan typically earns around 305,000 JPY. Salaries range from 153,000 JPY (lowest average) to 697,000 JPY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Administration / Reception / Secretarial domain in Japan exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist581,000 JPY
Admin Clerk190,000 JPY
Admin Executive312,000 JPY
Administrative Aide211,000 JPY
Administrative Analyst398,000 JPY
Administrative Assistant291,000 JPY
Administrative Associate274,000 JPY
Administrative Coordinator265,000 JPY
Administrative Manager444,000 JPY
Administrative Officer267,000 JPY
Administrative Receptionist256,000 JPY
Administrative Secretary242,000 JPY
Administrative Specialist261,000 JPY
Administrative Support246,000 JPY
Administrative Technician222,000 JPY
Board Secretary260,000 JPY
Branch Office Administrator431,000 JPY
Business Administrator454,000 JPY
Business Office Manager700,000 JPY
Central Office Operator272,000 JPY
Clerical Assistant169,000 JPY
Clerk176,000 JPY
Commercial Administrator398,000 JPY
Commissions Processor325,000 JPY
Conveyancing Secretary230,000 JPY
Corporate Receptionist274,000 JPY
Creditors Clerk261,000 JPY
Data Entry Clerk187,000 JPY
Data Entry Specialist259,000 JPY
Document Controller224,000 JPY
Document Management Specialist350,000 JPY
Executive Administrative Assistant307,000 JPY
Executive Assistant301,000 JPY
Executive Officer344,000 JPY
Executive Personal Assistant352,000 JPY
Executive Secretary283,000 JPY
File Clerk177,000 JPY
Front Desk Attendant275,000 JPY
Front Desk Coordinator331,000 JPY
Front Desk Manager406,000 JPY
Front Desk Receptionist268,000 JPY
Front Desk Shift Leader311,000 JPY
Front Office Assistant231,000 JPY
Front Office Executive322,000 JPY
Group Services Manager755,000 JPY
Head Receptionist305,000 JPY
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk174,000 JPY
Key Account Assistant317,000 JPY
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator175,000 JPY
Leasing Administrator323,000 JPY
Legal Secretary277,000 JPY
Librarian332,000 JPY
Mail Processing Clerk164,000 JPY
Mail Sorting Clerk156,000 JPY
Mailroom Clerk165,000 JPY
Mailroom Manager301,000 JPY
Management Support Secretary271,000 JPY
Master Programme Coordinator536,000 JPY
Medical Receptionist276,000 JPY
Meeting and Event Assistant307,000 JPY
Meeting and Event Manager676,000 JPY
Night Manager406,000 JPY
Office Administrator405,000 JPY
Office Assistant179,000 JPY
Office Automation Clerk306,000 JPY
Office Clerk209,000 JPY
Office Coordinator273,000 JPY
Office Manager479,000 JPY
Office Services Coordinator357,000 JPY
Office Supervisor344,000 JPY
Operations Analyst575,000 JPY
Operations Clerk297,000 JPY
Operations Manager694,000 JPY
Personal Assistant283,000 JPY
Planning Assistant335,000 JPY
Process Expert425,000 JPY
Program Coordinator370,000 JPY
Programme Assistant341,000 JPY
Project Administrator437,000 JPY
Project Coordinator612,000 JPY
Query Administrator339,000 JPY
Reception Team Lead333,000 JPY
Receptionist244,000 JPY
Records Officer216,000 JPY
Registry Administrator290,000 JPY
Registry and Filing Clerk181,000 JPY
Rental Clerk189,000 JPY
Schedule Officer187,000 JPY
Scheduler206,000 JPY
School Secretary267,000 JPY
Secretary230,000 JPY
Service Reception Head307,000 JPY
Switchboard Operator224,000 JPY
Technical Program Manager618,000 JPY
Technical Project Manager646,000 JPY
Typist215,000 JPY
Unit Secretary234,000 JPY
Wayleave Officer179,000 JPY


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Japan

Median and salary distribution Japan Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
363,000 JPY or more
10% of people earn
310,000 to 363,000 JPY
20% of people earn
193,000 JPY or less
65% of people earn
193,000 to 310,000 JPY
Minimum Salary
153,000 JPY
Median
277,000 JPY
Maximum
697,000 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan range from 153,000 JPY (starting average salary) to 697,000 JPY (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 277,000 JPY, implying that half of the workforce in Japan earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan earn less than 228,000 JPY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 338,000 JPY, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 193,000 JPY to 310,000 JPY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 193,000 JPY mark, while 10% ranged from 310,000 JPY to 363,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 363,000 JPY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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.

Generally speaking, employees in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
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.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


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.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Japan

Salary comparison by gender Japan Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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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? In the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
315,000 JPY
Female-5%
298,000 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Japan

How much are annual salary increments in Japan for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Japan Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Japan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Japan Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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72% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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.

Hourly Average Wage / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Japan


1,760 JPY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan is 1,760 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan is 880 JPY. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Fukuoka312,000 JPY
Hiroshima282,000 JPY
Kawasaki294,000 JPY
Kobe306,000 JPY
Kyoto300,000 JPY
Nagoya323,000 JPY
Osaka329,000 JPY
Saitama288,000 JPY
Sapporo318,000 JPY
Sendai276,000 JPY
Tokyo341,000 JPY
Yokohama335,000 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 277,000 JPY and 338,000 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 jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Japan ranges from 153,000 JPY to 228,000 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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