Here are the highest-paying job roles in Japan right now:

Job Role

Average Salary (per year)

Software Engineers (AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Science)

¥7M – ¥15M

IT Project Managers & Product Managers

¥8M – ¥18M

Mechanical, Electrical & Automotive Engineers

¥6M – ¥12M

Finance & Investment Banking Analysts / Advisors

¥8M – ¥20M

Specialist Doctors & Surgeons

¥12M – ¥25M+

University Professors & Researchers (STEM & Business)

¥6M – ¥12M

Bilingual Sales & Business Development Managers

¥7M – ¥15M