Education

University Professor Salary in Japan

Annual salary data in USD for 2025

Average Annual Salary

$42,500

in Japan

Average

$42,500

Median

$40,400

Entry Level

$26,400

Senior Level

$65,900

Minimum

$19,100

Maximum

$78,600

Salary Distribution

Min

$19.1K

Entry

$26.4K

Median

$40.4K

Average

$42.5K

Senior

$65.9K

Max

$78.6K

Cost of Living in Japan

Rent (City Center, 1BR)$1,100

Rent (Outside Center, 1BR)$700

Groceries (Monthly)$320

Transport (Monthly)$80

Utilities (Monthly)$150

Internet (Monthly)$35

Dining Out (Avg Meal)$10

Cost Index (NYC = 100)60.0

Net Salary Estimate

Gross Annual$42,500

Effective Tax Rate16.88%

Total Tax-$7,172

Net Annual$35,328

University Professor Salary in Other Countries

🇺🇸

United States

$85K/yr

🇨🇭

Switzerland

$76.5K/yr

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Canada

$61.2K/yr

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Australia

$59.5K/yr

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Israel

$59.5K/yr

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Ireland

$55.3K/yr

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Singapore

$55.3K/yr