Research Assistant Salary in Japan 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Research Assistants earn in Japan — honest annual ranges in JPY and USD across entry, mid, and senior levels. Same data, around the globe, for every role and every country we cover.
Updated 2026 · Demand: High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +6%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
¥3,952,000
≈ $26,000 USD
Mid
¥5,472,000
≈ $36,000 USD
High
¥7,600,000
≈ $50,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | ¥3,082,560 | ¥4,268,160 | ¥5,928,000 |
| Mid Level | ¥3,952,000 | ¥5,472,000 | ¥7,600,000 |
| Senior | ¥5,335,200 | ¥7,387,200 | ¥10,260,000 |
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