Research Scientist Salary in Japan 2026 — Real Data + Comparison
What Research Scientists 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: Very High ↑ · 5-yr trend: +22%· Based on government & industry data
Annual salary range
Low
¥6,384,000
≈ $42,000 USD
Mid
¥9,120,000
≈ $60,000 USD
High
¥12,768,000
≈ $84,000 USD
| Level | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | ¥4,979,520 | ¥7,113,600 | ¥9,959,040 |
| Mid Level | ¥6,384,000 | ¥9,120,000 | ¥12,768,000 |
| Senior | ¥8,618,400 | ¥12,312,000 | ¥17,236,800 |
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