Average Robotics Engineer Salary in Japan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Robotics Engineer salary for 2024 in Japan and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Japanese yen. To keep things simple, we are using the JPY currency code instead of the currency symbol ¥.

How Much Does a Robotics Engineer Make in Japan?

A Robotics Engineer working in Japan will typically earn around 6,745,700 JPY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 3,312,100 JPY to the highest average salary of 10,523,700 JPY.

Average Annual Salary
6,745,700 JPY
Average Monthly Salary
562,141 JPY

Lowest Annual Salary
3,312,100 JPY
Lowest Monthly Salary
276,008 JPY

Highest Annual Salary
10,523,700 JPY
Highest Monthly Salary
876,975 JPY

These are average salaries for a Robotics Engineer in Japan and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Robotics Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Robotics Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Robotics Engineer Salaries in Japan

So we've looked at the average salaries a Robotics Engineer will earn in Japan. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Robotics Engineer can earn between 3,312,100 JPY and 10,523,700 JPY on average in Japan. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Robotics Engineer in Japan is 6,887,700 JPY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 6,887,700 JPY, and 50% of the population earn more than 6,887,700 JPY.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Robotics Engineer salary in Japan, 25% of the population are earning less than 4,585,100 JPY while 75% of the population earn more than 4,585,100 JPY.

75% of the population earn less than 8,879,100 JPY, and 25% of the population earn more than 8,879,100 JPY.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Robotics Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Japan

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average robotics engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Robotics Engineer in Japan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 3,925,200 JPY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Robotics Engineer salary would increase to 5,038,200 JPY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Robotics Engineer, the average salary would be 6,947,800 JPY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 8,614,300 JPY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Robotics Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 9,226,300 JPY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Robotics Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 9,841,900 JPY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
3,925,200 JPY
2-5 Years +29%
5,038,200 JPY
5-10 Years +38%
6,947,800 JPY
10-15 Years +24%
8,614,300 JPY
15-20 Years +7%
9,226,300 JPY
20+ Years +7%
9,841,900 JPY

Robotics Engineer Salary by Education Level in Japan

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Robotics Engineer in Japan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Robotics Engineer in Japan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 4,895,800 JPY.

  • Master's Degree. A Robotics Engineer in Japan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 7,860,600 JPY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
4,895,800 JPY
Master's Degree +60%
7,860,600 JPY

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Japan is around 2,570,000 to 7,720,000 JPY and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Robotics Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Japan, a male robotics engineer will earn an average of 6,911,700 JPY, while a female robotics engineer will earn around 6,539,600 JPY.

This means that a male robotics engineer earns approximately 6% more than a female robotics engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Japan

Male
6,911,700 JPY
Female -6%
6,539,600 JPY

Robotics Engineer Average Pay Raise in Japan

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Robotics Engineer in Japan is around 11% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Japan is around 8% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Robotics Engineer in Japan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Japan for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Japan.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
8%
Energy
7%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
5%
Travel
4%
Construction
3%
Education
2%

Robotics Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Japan

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Robotics Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 58% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

42% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Japan earn approximately 4% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
6,300,400 JPY
Private Sector -4%
6,048,900 JPY

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Robotics Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Robotics Engineer in Japan.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 5,221,800 JPY
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 4,465,800 JPY
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 6,514,800 JPY
Associate Engineer Engineering 5,123,800 JPY
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 3,373,200 JPY
Autocad Operator Engineering 3,622,400 JPY
Automation Engineer Engineering 5,902,400 JPY
Automation Engineer Engineering 5,989,600 JPY
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 5,434,400 JPY
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 5,099,700 JPY
BMS Engineer Engineering 5,136,500 JPY
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 3,023,200 JPY
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 5,614,600 JPY
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 5,975,000 JPY
CAD Designer Engineering 3,648,200 JPY
CAE Engineer Engineering 5,315,900 JPY
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 5,363,700 JPY
Chemical Engineer Engineering 5,545,500 JPY
Civil Drafter Engineering 3,481,100 JPY
Civil Engineer Engineering 6,096,900 JPY
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 5,628,400 JPY
Civil Technician Engineering 3,349,100 JPY
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 5,518,700 JPY
Communications Engineer Engineering 6,241,000 JPY
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 5,029,900 JPY
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 5,197,600 JPY
Contract Engineer Engineering 5,232,400 JPY
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 5,806,300 JPY
Controls Engineer Engineering 5,495,200 JPY
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 4,752,100 JPY
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 5,292,500 JPY
Design Engineer Engineering 6,096,900 JPY
Director of Engineering Engineering 11,281,100 JPY
Drafter Engineering 3,696,900 JPY
Drafting Manager Engineering 6,840,100 JPY
Drilling Engineer Engineering 5,280,300 JPY
Drilling Foreman Engineering 1,668,900 JPY
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 2,819,600 JPY
Electrical Engineer Engineering 6,011,900 JPY
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 7,919,400 JPY
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 6,216,700 JPY
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 3,061,300 JPY
Energy Engineer Engineering 5,711,000 JPY
Engine Assembler Engineering 2,593,900 JPY
Engineer Engineering 5,868,200 JPY
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 6,251,400 JPY
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 6,420,700 JPY
Engineering Consultant Engineering 7,919,400 JPY
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 8,401,800 JPY
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 5,183,700 JPY
Engineering Manager Engineering 8,029,300 JPY
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 8,279,300 JPY
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 10,475,000 JPY
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 6,529,400 JPY
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 6,660,500 JPY
Engineering Project Director Engineering 11,891,900 JPY
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 7,174,700 JPY
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 8,172,900 JPY
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 9,289,200 JPY
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 4,355,800 JPY
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 7,583,100 JPY
Engineering Technician Engineering 4,537,100 JPY
Engineering Technologist Engineering 4,570,300 JPY
Environmental Engineer Engineering 5,483,600 JPY
Equipment Engineer Engineering 5,136,500 JPY
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 7,477,100 JPY
Estimator Engineering 5,038,200 JPY
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 4,067,600 JPY
Fabricator Engineering 2,629,100 JPY
Facade Engineer Engineering 5,280,300 JPY
Fiber Analyst Engineering 3,239,400 JPY
Field Engineer Engineering 5,926,600 JPY
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 9,720,400 JPY
Fire Engineer Engineering 5,735,900 JPY
Fitter and Turner Engineering 1,846,200 JPY
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 6,875,100 JPY
Generation Engineer Engineering 5,890,200 JPY
Genetic Engineer Engineering 6,407,600 JPY
Geological Engineer Engineering 5,579,400 JPY
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 6,168,300 JPY
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 2,976,900 JPY
Highway Engineer Engineering 5,806,300 JPY
HSE Professional Engineering 5,280,300 JPY
HVAC Engineer Engineering 6,251,400 JPY
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 5,029,900 JPY
Industrial Engineer Engineering 5,686,100 JPY
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 5,447,200 JPY
Instrument Engineer Engineering 5,614,600 JPY
Instrument Technician Engineering 3,178,700 JPY
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 5,761,400 JPY
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 4,956,800 JPY
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 5,461,900 JPY
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 5,833,500 JPY
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 5,784,200 JPY
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 6,118,800 JPY
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 5,555,200 JPY
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 5,088,900 JPY
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 2,076,600 JPY
Maintenance Manager Engineering 5,676,700 JPY
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 5,256,700 JPY
Marine Engineer Engineering 5,531,100 JPY
Materials Engineer Engineering 5,423,100 JPY
Materials Researcher Engineering 5,461,900 JPY
Materials Technician Engineering 4,152,200 JPY
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 6,011,900 JPY
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 6,011,900 JPY
Mechanical Designer Engineering 4,908,200 JPY
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 5,940,300 JPY
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 7,882,800 JPY
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 5,698,400 JPY
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 6,335,800 JPY
Mining Engineer Engineering 5,806,300 JPY
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 6,216,700 JPY
Optical Engineer Engineering 5,663,200 JPY
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 2,976,900 JPY
PCB Assembler Engineering 2,026,800 JPY
Photonics Engineer Engineering 5,989,600 JPY
Photonics Technician Engineering 4,919,600 JPY
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 5,172,800 JPY
Piping Designer Engineering 3,085,500 JPY
Piping Engineer Engineering 5,242,700 JPY
Planning Engineer Engineering 5,857,100 JPY
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 2,617,900 JPY
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 5,868,200 JPY
Principal Engineer Engineering 5,761,400 JPY
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 5,794,900 JPY
Process Engineer Engineering 5,676,700 JPY
Process Operator Engineering 3,490,200 JPY
Product Development Engineer Engineering 5,998,900 JPY
Product Development Technician Engineering 4,211,600 JPY
Product Engineer Engineering 6,048,900 JPY
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 5,518,700 JPY
Production Engineer Engineering 5,761,400 JPY
Project Engineer Engineering 6,193,900 JPY
Proposal Manager Engineering 7,416,400 JPY
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 5,123,800 JPY
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 5,833,500 JPY
Rail Engineer Engineering 5,963,300 JPY
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 6,360,600 JPY
Robotics Technician Engineering 4,450,400 JPY
Safety Engineer Engineering 5,388,100 JPY
Safety Inspector Engineering 4,414,800 JPY
Safety Manager Engineering 6,433,500 JPY
Safety Officer Engineering 2,976,900 JPY
Sales Engineer Engineering 6,118,800 JPY
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 5,305,100 JPY
Service Engineer Engineering 5,771,600 JPY
Solar Engineer Engineering 6,142,600 JPY
Staff Engineer Engineering 5,639,700 JPY
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 5,280,300 JPY
Stationary Engineer Engineering 5,292,500 JPY
Stress Engineer Engineering 5,292,500 JPY
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 5,628,400 JPY
Structural Designer Engineering 4,883,400 JPY
Structural Engineer Engineering 5,663,200 JPY
Structural Technician Engineering 3,733,300 JPY
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 5,676,700 JPY
Surveyor Engineering 4,102,700 JPY
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 2,987,000 JPY
Technical Assistant Engineering 2,759,700 JPY
Technical Engineer Engineering 5,099,700 JPY
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 5,029,900 JPY
Tender Engineer Engineering 5,221,800 JPY
Test Development Engineer Engineering 5,545,500 JPY
Test Engineer Engineering 5,315,900 JPY
Transportation Engineer Engineering 5,161,100 JPY
Validation Engineer Engineering 5,326,200 JPY
Verification Engineer Engineering 5,172,800 JPY
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 5,628,400 JPY
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 5,531,100 JPY
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 7,285,700 JPY
Work Planner Engineering 3,996,300 JPY

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Japan, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Fukuoka 6,709,300 JPY
Hiroshima 5,880,300 JPY
Kawasaki 6,048,900 JPY
Kobe 6,493,000 JPY
Kyoto 6,084,900 JPY
Nagoya 6,791,800 JPY
Osaka 7,211,600 JPY
Saitama 6,263,400 JPY
Sapporo 6,371,500 JPY
Sendai 5,495,200 JPY
Tokyo 7,381,700 JPY
Yokohama 6,947,800 JPY

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