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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Japan 2026

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Japan?


Average Monthly Salary
671,000 JPY
( 8.1M JPY yearly)

LOW
249,000
JPY AVERAGE
671,000
JPY HIGH
1.2M
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 Science and Technical Services in Japan typically earns around 671,000 JPY. Salaries range from 249,000 JPY (lowest average) to 1.2M 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 Science and Technical Services 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
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist498,000 JPY
3D Printing Specialist491,000 JPY
Algorithm Developer712,000 JPY
Analytical Chemist1M JPY
Anthropologist724,000 JPY
Archeologist657,000 JPY
Assistant Breeder325,000 JPY
Astronomer1.2M JPY
Atmospheric and Space Scientist982,000 JPY
Behavior Analyst681,000 JPY
Behavior Intervention Specialist756,000 JPY
Behavior Specialist707,000 JPY
Biochemist1.1M JPY
Biofuels Processing Technician429,000 JPY
Biofuels Production Manager765,000 JPY
Biologist1.1M JPY
Biomedical Laboratory Officer453,000 JPY
Biomedical Scientist1.2M JPY
Biophysicist1.2M JPY
Chemical Engineer528,000 JPY
Chemical Technologist491,000 JPY
Chemist1.1M JPY
Chief Robotics Integration Officer788,000 JPY
Chief Technologist990,000 JPY
Climate Change Analyst751,000 JPY
Clinical Laboratory Scientist1.2M JPY
Computer Scientist893,000 JPY
Conservation Scientist901,000 JPY
Data Science Specialist675,000 JPY
Data Scientist825,000 JPY
DNA Analyst1.1M JPY
Ecologist870,000 JPY
Economic Development Specialist884,000 JPY
Flavourist380,000 JPY
Food Scientist694,000 JPY
Forensic Scientist932,000 JPY
Formulation Technologist432,000 JPY
Fraud Investigator551,000 JPY
Genomics Scientist1.2M JPY
Geographer614,000 JPY
Geographic Information Systems Technician396,000 JPY
Geological Data Technician397,000 JPY
Geological Technician486,000 JPY
Geologist931,000 JPY
Geomatics Scientist860,000 JPY
Geophysical Data Technician345,000 JPY
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist813,000 JPY
Global Technical Lead1.2M JPY
Hydrologist760,000 JPY
Industrial Ecologist763,000 JPY
Intelligence Analyst663,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect577,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst605,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant650,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer548,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist593,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst481,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst501,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist517,000 JPY
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician398,000 JPY
Knowledge Management Specialist551,000 JPY
Lab Analyst469,000 JPY
Lab Manager777,000 JPY
Lab Technician335,000 JPY
Laboratory Manager771,000 JPY
Laboratory Researcher525,000 JPY
Laboratory Technician330,000 JPY
Life Sciences Analyst742,000 JPY
Life Scientist887,000 JPY
Marine Architect705,000 JPY
Marine Biologist804,000 JPY
Marine Superintendent472,000 JPY
Materials Analyst493,000 JPY
Materials Scientist852,000 JPY
Mathematician907,000 JPY
Medical Scientist1.2M JPY
Metallurgist836,000 JPY
Meteorologist762,000 JPY
Microbiologist1.1M JPY
Natural Language Processing Researcher681,000 JPY
Natural Resource Specialist623,000 JPY
Natural Resources Analyst679,000 JPY
Natural Sciences Manager1.1M JPY
Neurotechnology Specialist980,000 JPY
Nuclear Engineer1.2M JPY
Physical Scientist892,000 JPY
Physicist1.1M JPY
Political Scientist871,000 JPY
Polygraph Examiner309,000 JPY
Polysomnographic Technologist531,000 JPY
Product Development Scientist923,000 JPY
Quantitative Research Analyst758,000 JPY
Quantitative Researcher763,000 JPY
Quantum Algorithm Developer638,000 JPY
Quantum Computing Engineer579,000 JPY
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer551,000 JPY
Quantum Computing Specialist636,000 JPY
Radiation Protection Specialist622,000 JPY
Refrigeration Technician262,000 JPY
Research Scientist774,000 JPY
Risk Safety Engineer479,000 JPY
Robotics Architect693,000 JPY
Scientific Photographer475,000 JPY
Scientific Programmer679,000 JPY
Scientist834,000 JPY
Service Engineer478,000 JPY
Service Technician337,000 JPY
Social Science Research Assistant448,000 JPY
Social Scientist836,000 JPY
Sociologist811,000 JPY
Soil Scientist687,000 JPY
Statistical Analyst512,000 JPY
Statistical Assistant376,000 JPY
Statistician760,000 JPY
Survey Analyst474,000 JPY
Survey Researcher444,000 JPY
Surveying and Mapping Technician304,000 JPY
Team Leader697,000 JPY
Technical Manager784,000 JPY
Technical Officer344,000 JPY
Technical Service Director1M JPY
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist481,000 JPY
Technical Services Research and Development Manager1.2M JPY
Technical Services Research Associate575,000 JPY
Technical Services Research Coordinator545,000 JPY
Technician306,000 JPY
Water Ecologist976,000 JPY
Wearable Technology Developer557,000 JPY
Wearables Specialist481,000 JPY
Wildlife Biologist747,000 JPY

Science and Technical Services 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 Science and Technical Services in Japan range from 249,000 JPY (starting average salary) to 1.2M 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 Science and Technical Services is 608,000 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 Science and Technical Services in Japan earn less than 468,000 JPY, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 719,000 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 Science and Technical Services in Japan. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 321,000 JPY to 519,000 JPY. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 321,000 JPY mark, while 10% ranged from 519,000 JPY to 609,000 JPY. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 609,000 JPY or higher.