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Human Resources Average Salaries in Japan 2026

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Japan?


Average Monthly Salary
496,000 JPY
( 6M JPY yearly)

LOW
207,000
JPY
AVERAGE
496,000
JPY
HIGH
842,000
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 Human Resources in Japan typically earns around 496,000 JPY. Salaries range from 207,000 JPY (lowest average) to 842,000 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 Human Resources domain in Japan 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
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator337,000 JPY
Benefits Analyst407,000 JPY
Benefits Manager693,000 JPY
Benefits Specialist409,000 JPY
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer688,000 JPY
Chief Happiness Officer716,000 JPY
Chief Human Resources Officer891,000 JPY
Chief Listening Officer650,000 JPY
Chief People Officer889,000 JPY
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer602,000 JPY
Compensation Analyst413,000 JPY
Compensation and Benefits Manager680,000 JPY
Compensation and Benefits Officer278,000 JPY
Compensation and Benefits Specialist409,000 JPY
Compensation Manager702,000 JPY
Corporate Director of Human Resources862,000 JPY
Corporate Recruiter601,000 JPY
Corporate Trainer434,000 JPY
Director of Talent Acquisition802,000 JPY
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist548,000 JPY
Employee Benefits Administrator480,000 JPY
Employee Benefits Consultant631,000 JPY
Employee Benefits Coordinator249,000 JPY
Employee Communications Manager614,000 JPY
Employee Development Specialist591,000 JPY
Employee Engagement Specialist550,000 JPY
Employee Experience Manager661,000 JPY
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator513,000 JPY
Employee Performance Specialist444,000 JPY
Employee Relations Analyst552,000 JPY
Employee Relations Manager626,000 JPY
Employee Relations Practitioner638,000 JPY
Employee Relations Representative436,000 JPY
Employee Relations Specialist556,000 JPY
Employee Services Manager571,000 JPY
Employee Services Specialist565,000 JPY
Employee Wellness Officer429,000 JPY
Employment Advice Worker260,000 JPY
Employment Interviewer398,000 JPY
Employment Relations Officer272,000 JPY
Employment Service Specialist330,000 JPY
Employment Services Coordinator372,000 JPY
Enrollment Counselor523,000 JPY
Equal Opportunity Representative416,000 JPY
Executive Human Capital Management838,000 JPY
Executive Recruiter589,000 JPY
Expatriate Administration Manager572,000 JPY
Expatriate Administration Supervisor392,000 JPY
Global Mobility Manager716,000 JPY
Head of Culture670,000 JPY
Head of Human Resources789,000 JPY
Headhunter583,000 JPY
Health Benefits Coordinator327,000 JPY
HRIS Analyst295,000 JPY
HRIS Manager501,000 JPY
HRIS Officer249,000 JPY
HRIS Supervisor290,000 JPY
Human Resources Administration Specialist332,000 JPY
Human Resources Administrative Assistant249,000 JPY
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator340,000 JPY
Human Resources Administrator375,000 JPY
Human Resources Advisor557,000 JPY
Human Resources Analyst488,000 JPY
Human Resources Assessor327,000 JPY
Human Resources Assistant223,000 JPY
Human Resources Assistant Manager640,000 JPY
Human Resources Associate228,000 JPY
Human Resources Compliance Officer511,000 JPY
Human Resources Consultant675,000 JPY
Human Resources Coordinator238,000 JPY
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager498,000 JPY
Human Resources Data Scientist502,000 JPY
Human Resources Deputy Manager 654,000 JPY
Human Resources Development Manager784,000 JPY
Human Resources Director855,000 JPY
Human Resources Executive601,000 JPY
Human Resources Generalist429,000 JPY
Human Resources Manager806,000 JPY
Human Resources Officer331,000 JPY
Human Resources Recruiter619,000 JPY
Human Resources Representative331,000 JPY
Human Resources Section Head555,000 JPY
Human Resources Services Manager666,000 JPY
Human Resources Shared Services Manager557,000 JPY
Human Resources Specialist451,000 JPY
Human Resources Superintendent295,000 JPY
Human Resources Systems Administrator444,000 JPY
Human Resources Technology Consultant497,000 JPY
Human Resources Training Executive568,000 JPY
Human Resources Transformation Consultant577,000 JPY
Human Resources Vice President826,000 JPY
Industrial Organizational Psychologist752,000 JPY
Job Evaluation Specialist534,000 JPY
Labor Relations Director677,000 JPY
Labor Relations Manager682,000 JPY
Labor Relations Specialist309,000 JPY
Learning and Development Manager755,000 JPY
Learning and Development Specialist481,000 JPY
Occupational Health and Safety Officer326,000 JPY
Organizational Development Consultant670,000 JPY
Organizational Development Manager745,000 JPY
Organizational Development Specialist358,000 JPY
Payroll Assistant277,000 JPY
Payroll Supervisor350,000 JPY
People Development Officer421,000 JPY
People Operations Analyst530,000 JPY
Personnel Officer246,000 JPY
Personnel Recruiter610,000 JPY
Records Clerk227,000 JPY
Records Manager337,000 JPY
Recruiter571,000 JPY
Recruiting Coordinator311,000 JPY
Recruiting Manager755,000 JPY
Recruitment Consultant565,000 JPY
Recruitment Officer316,000 JPY
Recruitment Supervisor477,000 JPY
Remote Collaboration Consultant450,000 JPY
Remote Work Compliance Manager638,000 JPY
Remote Work Coordinator427,000 JPY
Remote Work Manager518,000 JPY
Research Associate281,000 JPY
SAP Resource Manager596,000 JPY
Talent Acquisition Manager754,000 JPY
Talent Acquisition Specialist473,000 JPY
Talent Brand Manager633,000 JPY
Talent Management Officer367,000 JPY
Technical Recruiter369,000 JPY
Training Administrator321,000 JPY
Training and Development Manager711,000 JPY
Training and Development Section Head607,000 JPY
Training Executive637,000 JPY
Training Manager726,000 JPY
Training Officer294,000 JPY
Training Specialist461,000 JPY
Workforce Planning Analyst487,000 JPY

Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Japan

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 Human Resources in Japan range from 207,000 JPY (starting average salary) to 842,000 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 Human Resources is 452,000 JPY, implying that half of the workforce in Japan 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 Human Resources in Japan earn less than 357,000 JPY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 530,000 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 Human Resources in Japan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 258,000 JPY to 397,000 JPY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 258,000 JPY mark, while 10% ranged from 397,000 JPY to 461,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 461,000 JPY or higher.