Hiring for Technology in Japan.
The technology talent landscape in Japan has been highly competitive throughout 2023, making it difficult for businesses to find skilled professionals.
Employers have had to shorten their time to release offers in an effort to entice top candidates, realising that even a few days of delay could be the difference between hiring talent and losing out to competitors. Notably, Nikkei, or Japan-based companies, have displayed a persistent desire for bilingual talent.
The intentional effort to get workers back into the office has become a clear and transformative trend. This transition away from the pandemic's remote work dynamics has resulted in many organisations reporting enhanced team morale and better collaboration from increased face-to-face encounters.
The top 3 things Technology talent look for when moving jobs:
- 1
High salary offers
- 2
Job satisfaction
- 3
Career growth opportunities
In demand roles
- Full Stack Engineer
- Solution Architect
- Engineering Lead
- DevOps
- Tech Lead
- Site Reliability Engineers (Applications-side)
- Windows Server Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineers (Infrastructure-side)
- SOC/Incident Response
- Information Security Manager
- Security Engineer
- Security Delivery Manager
- IT Risk Management
- Data Manager/Director
- Data Lead
- Data Engineer/ETL
- CDO
Valuable skill sets
- Python
- Java
- AWS/Cloud
- AI / Machine Learning
- AWS/Azure
- Windows Server
- CISSP Certification
- Strong Networking Exposure
- Python
- Penetration Testing Experience
- Data Strategy
- Project Management
- Machine Learning
- Python
Up, down or flat? The state of salaries.
Overall, tech salaries were on the rise in 2023. This was largely due to competition for in-demand roles and candidates' increased expectations in line with the surge in living costs.
More so than in the past, we have seen a number of offers rejected because companies were not flexible in understanding the market rates for compensation required to tempt candidates to accept offers. Those that have adjusted accordingly have reaped the benefits of attracting premier talent.
of Technology hiring managers anticipate they will increase salary offers for certain roles in 2024.
Technology salaries in Japan
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title | Sector | Sub Sector | Location | Low | Median | High |
Technical Architect Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
QA Engineer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 |
Python Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
PHP Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
JavaScript Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Java Development Lead Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
Java Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
Java Architect Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
Full Stack Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
Front End Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
DevOps Engineer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Desk Quant Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
C++ Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 |
C# Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 |
Application Support Java Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
Application Support .NET Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
2nd Level Support Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
1st Level Support Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
.Net Developer Applications Applications |
Banking & Financial Services | Applications | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥23,000,000 |
IT Project Manager IT (Management) IT (Management) |
Banking & Financial Services | IT (Management) | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥18,000,000 |
IT Manager IT (Management) IT (Management) |
Banking & Financial Services | IT (Management) | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
IT Director IT (Management) IT (Management) |
Banking & Financial Services | IT (Management) | Tokyo | ¥15,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | ¥40,000,000 |
Infrastructure Manager IT (Management) IT (Management) |
Banking & Financial Services | IT (Management) | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥23,000,000 |
Cyber Security Manager IT (Management) IT (Management) |
Banking & Financial Services | IT (Management) | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
Unix / Linux Administrator Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥18,000,000 |
Network Security Engineer Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Network Engineer Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 | ¥17,000,000 |
IT Business Analyst Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Information Security Engineer Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥13,000,000 | ¥17,000,000 |
Desktop Engineer Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
Cloud Engineer Infrastructure Infrastructure |
Banking & Financial Services | Infrastructure | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Channel Sales |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | |
Marketing |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | |
Alliance Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Consultant |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | |
Solutions Architect |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥22,000,000 | |
Pre-Sales |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Customer Success Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Renewal Sales |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | |
Strategic Account Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Global Account Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Account Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 | ¥22,000,000 | |
Account Executive |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 | ¥22,000,000 | |
Sales Manager |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥20,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | ¥30,000,000 | |
Sales Director |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥25,000,000 | ¥30,000,000 | ¥50,000,000 | |
President / Country Manager (Small) |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥25,000,000 | ¥40,000,000 | ¥70,000,000 | |
President / Country Manager (Large) |
Enterprise Technology | Tokyo | ¥50,000,000 | ¥75,000,000 | ¥100,000,000 | |
Solution Consultant |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥22,000,000 | |
Product Manager |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 | ¥34,000,000 | |
Customer Success Manager |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥13,000,000 | ¥24,000,000 | |
Business Development |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Account Manager |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥11,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 | ¥24,000,000 | |
Account Executive |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥18,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | |
Sales Manager / Team Leader |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥17,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 | ¥42,000,000 | |
Sales Director / Head of Sales |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥24,000,000 | ¥38,000,000 | ¥50,000,000 | |
President / Country Manager |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥23,000,000 | ¥36,000,000 | ¥60,000,000 | |
Corporate Planning / CFO |
FinTech | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥19,000,000 | ¥35,000,000 | |
Unix / Linux Administrator Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Network Engineer Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Network Administrator Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Infrastructure Manager Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Desktop Engineer Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
Architect (Infrastructure) Infrastructure / Network Infrastructure / Network |
Commercial Businesses | Infrastructure / Network | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Web Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥6,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
UX Manager Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
UX Designer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 |
UI or GUI Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
UAT Tester Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 |
Test Analyst Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
Test Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
Test Manager Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
Technical Architect Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
SQL Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥6,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
Solutions Architect Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Software Tester Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥4,000,000 | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 |
Software Development Manager Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Ruby on Rails Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,500,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
QA Manager (IT) Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
QA Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 |
Python Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,500,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
PHP Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 |
Oracle Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
Machine Learning Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
JavaScript Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
Java Architect Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥11,500,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Java Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
Java Development Lead Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥11,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
IT Business Analyst Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
iOS Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
Full Stack Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥17,000,000 |
Front End Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,500,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
DevOps Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
Data Scientist Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,500,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Data Analyst Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥13,000,000 |
Cyber Security Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Cyber Security Manager Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
C++ Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
C# Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥20,000,000 |
Application Support Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 |
Application Support .NET Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥7,750,000 | ¥8,500,000 |
Application Support Java Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥8,500,000 | ¥11,000,000 |
Application Support Team Lead Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 | ¥14,000,000 |
Android Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥7,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
AI Engineer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
2nd Level Support Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥6,000,000 | ¥8,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
1st Level Support Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥5,000,000 | ¥6,500,000 | ¥9,000,000 |
.Net Developer Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥7,000,000 | ¥9,000,000 | ¥10,000,000 |
.Net Architect Development Development |
Commercial Businesses | Development | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
IT Business Analyst IT Projects & Change IT Projects & Change |
Commercial Businesses | IT Projects & Change | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 | ¥18,000,000 |
IT Project Manager IT Projects & Change IT Projects & Change |
Commercial Businesses | IT Projects & Change | Tokyo | ¥9,000,000 | ¥12,000,000 | ¥15,000,000 |
IT Manager IT Projects & Change IT Projects & Change |
Commercial Businesses | IT Projects & Change | Tokyo | ¥10,000,000 | ¥13,000,000 | ¥16,000,000 |
IT Director IT Projects & Change IT Projects & Change |
Commercial Businesses | IT Projects & Change | Tokyo | ¥12,000,000 | ¥17,000,000 | ¥25,000,000 |
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