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Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in Tokyo 2024

How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in Tokyo?


Average Monthly Salary
401,000 JPY
( 4,810,000 JPY yearly)

LOW
145,000
JPY
AVERAGE
401,000
JPY
HIGH
982,000
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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo typically earns around 401,000 JPY. Salaries range from 145,000 JPY (lowest average) to 982,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing domain in Tokyo 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
Factory and Manufacturing
3D Printing Technician387,000 JPY
Additive Manufacturing Engineer480,000 JPY
Assembly Foreman164,000 JPY
Assembly Line Worker160,000 JPY
Assembly Supervisor251,000 JPY
Assistance Maintenance Manager586,000 JPY
Assistant Shipping Manager538,000 JPY
Automation Process Analyst372,000 JPY
Chemical Equipment Controller396,000 JPY
Chemical Technican Apprentice308,000 JPY
CNC Machinist359,000 JPY
CNC Operator346,000 JPY
CNC Programmer408,000 JPY
Colour Technologist208,000 JPY
Contracts Manager697,000 JPY
Data Collection Coordinator266,000 JPY
Demand Planner243,000 JPY
Derrick Operator168,000 JPY
Digital Twin Engineer480,000 JPY
Director of Manufacturing1,020,000 JPY
Dock Worker163,000 JPY
Drying Technician154,000 JPY
Equipment Operator148,000 JPY
Export Sales Coordinator526,000 JPY
Factory Superintendent262,000 JPY
Factory Worker185,000 JPY
Failure Analysis Technician246,000 JPY
Fiberglass Laminator171,000 JPY
Food Technologist298,000 JPY
Forklift Driver164,000 JPY
Forklift Operator163,000 JPY
Forming Machine Operator179,000 JPY
Furnace Operator169,000 JPY
Gas Appliance Repairer162,000 JPY
General Warehouse Associate269,000 JPY
Green Product Designer485,000 JPY
Heavy Equipment Operator222,000 JPY
HSE Manager689,000 JPY
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist534,000 JPY
Industrial Engineer554,000 JPY
Industrial Machinery Mechanic331,000 JPY
Industrial Production Manager953,000 JPY
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer527,000 JPY
Intake Operator220,000 JPY
Key Account Manager807,000 JPY
Lean Manufacturing Specialist542,000 JPY
Lift Truck Operator168,000 JPY
Loading Supervisor290,000 JPY
Logistic Coordinator417,000 JPY
Logistics Clerk196,000 JPY
Machine Operator167,000 JPY
Machinist169,000 JPY
Maintenance Manager651,000 JPY
Maintenance Store Clerk176,000 JPY
Manufacturing Engineer542,000 JPY
Manufacturing Engineering Manager804,000 JPY
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist613,000 JPY
Manufacturing Manager957,000 JPY
Manufacturing Operative276,000 JPY
Manufacturing Production Technician220,000 JPY
Manufacturing Supervisor461,000 JPY
Manufacturing Technician199,000 JPY
Materials Manager762,000 JPY
Materials Supervisor451,000 JPY
Mechanical Fitter Engineer517,000 JPY
Mechanical Foreman159,000 JPY
Merchandise Planner280,000 JPY
Metrology Engineer515,000 JPY
Operations Engineer518,000 JPY
Operations Manager808,000 JPY
Order Management Coordinator424,000 JPY
Order Processing Manager669,000 JPY
Order Selector199,000 JPY
Package Handler160,000 JPY
Packaging Manager532,000 JPY
Packer170,000 JPY
Packing Deputy Supervisor427,000 JPY
Planning Manager762,000 JPY
Plant Manager908,000 JPY
Precision Instrument Repairer243,000 JPY
Predictive Maintenance Analyst523,000 JPY
Process Technician213,000 JPY
Product Manager879,000 JPY
Production Analyst730,000 JPY
Production Director1,060,000 JPY
Production Engineer530,000 JPY
Production Engineering Supervisor785,000 JPY
Production Inspector588,000 JPY
Production Laborer155,000 JPY
Production Manager971,000 JPY
Production Operator236,000 JPY
Production Scheduler427,000 JPY
Production Supervisor557,000 JPY
Production Technician221,000 JPY
Production Worker221,000 JPY
Quality Control Analyst697,000 JPY
Quality Control Inspector576,000 JPY
Quality Control Manager786,000 JPY
Service Technician209,000 JPY
SHEQ Officer240,000 JPY
Shipping Manager815,000 JPY
Small Engine Mechanic289,000 JPY
Smart Factory Consultant616,000 JPY
Spray Painter170,000 JPY
Sterile Processing Technician189,000 JPY
Structural Welder150,000 JPY
Supply Chain Operative447,000 JPY
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist668,000 JPY
Technical Operator214,000 JPY
Technology Development Manager927,000 JPY
Testing Technician398,000 JPY
Toolmaker266,000 JPY
Warehouse Forklift Operator165,000 JPY
Warehouse Operative189,000 JPY
Warehouse Worker173,000 JPY
Warranty Handler306,000 JPY
Welder161,000 JPY
Workshop Manager578,000 JPY


Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Tokyo

Median and salary distribution Tokyo Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
499,000 JPY or more
10% of people earn
412,000 to 499,000 JPY
20% of people earn
221,000 JPY or less
65% of people earn
221,000 to 412,000 JPY
Minimum Salary
145,000 JPY
Median
377,000 JPY
Maximum
982,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo range from 145,000 JPY (starting average salary) to 982,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing is 377,000 JPY, implying that half of the workforce in Tokyo 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo earn less than 289,000 JPY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 477,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 221,000 JPY to 412,000 JPY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 221,000 JPY mark, while 10% ranged from 412,000 JPY to 499,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 499,000 JPY or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo 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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo, 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Tokyo

Salary comparison by gender Japan Factory and Manufacturing 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Japan, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
370,000 JPY
Female-5%
350,000 JPY
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Japan for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Japan
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Factory and Manufacturing / Tokyo

How much are annual salary increments in Tokyo for individuals working in Factory and Manufacturing? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Factory and Manufacturing in Japan are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Japan Factory and Manufacturing
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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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Japan

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Japan Factory and Manufacturing
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100% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Tokyo


2,310 JPY per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo is 2,310 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo is 840 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
Fukuoka367,000 JPY
Hiroshima332,000 JPY
Kawasaki346,000 JPY
Kobe359,000 JPY
Kyoto352,000 JPY
Nagoya380,000 JPY
Osaka387,000 JPY
Saitama339,000 JPY
Sapporo373,000 JPY
Sendai325,000 JPY
Tokyo401,000 JPY
Yokohama394,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 377,000 JPY and 477,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Tokyo ranges from 145,000 JPY to 289,000 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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