Average Sales Supervisor Salary in Japan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sales Supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor Make in Japan?

A Sales Supervisor working in Japan will typically earn around 6,420,700 JPY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 2,953,200 JPY to the highest average salary of 10,199,600 JPY.

Average Annual Salary
6,420,700 JPY
Average Monthly Salary
535,058 JPY

Lowest Annual Salary
2,953,200 JPY
Lowest Monthly Salary
246,100 JPY

Highest Annual Salary
10,199,600 JPY
Highest Monthly Salary
849,966 JPY

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

Sales Supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor Salaries in Japan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sales Supervisor can earn between 2,953,200 JPY and 10,199,600 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 Sales Supervisor in Japan is 6,922,100 JPY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 6,922,100 JPY, and 50% of the population earn more than 6,922,100 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 Sales Supervisor salary in Japan, 25% of the population are earning less than 4,439,200 JPY while 75% of the population earn more than 4,439,200 JPY.

75% of the population earn less than 9,250,100 JPY, and 25% of the population earn more than 9,250,100 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.

Sales Supervisor 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 sales supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor in Japan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 3,349,100 JPY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sales Supervisor salary would increase to 4,475,900 JPY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sales Supervisor, the average salary would be 6,613,100 JPY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 8,062,900 JPY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sales Supervisor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 8,785,800 JPY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sales Supervisor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 9,517,400 JPY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
3,349,100 JPY
2-5 Years +34%
4,475,900 JPY
5-10 Years +48%
6,613,100 JPY
10-15 Years +22%
8,062,900 JPY
15-20 Years +9%
8,785,800 JPY
20+ Years +8%
9,517,400 JPY

Sales Supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor in Japan based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Sales Supervisor in Japan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 4,116,600 JPY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sales Supervisor in Japan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 4,834,900 JPY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sales Supervisor in Japan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 7,007,800 JPY.

  • Master's Degree. A Sales Supervisor in Japan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 9,179,000 JPY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
4,116,600 JPY
Certificate or Diploma +18%
4,834,900 JPY
Bachelor's Degree +45%
7,007,800 JPY
Master's Degree +31%
9,179,000 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.

Sales Supervisor 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 sales supervisor will earn an average of 6,648,800 JPY, while a female sales supervisor will earn around 6,179,700 JPY.

This means that a male sales supervisor earns approximately 8% more than a female sales supervisor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Japan

Male
6,648,800 JPY
Female -8%
6,179,700 JPY

Sales Supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor in Japan is around 11% every 16 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 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Sales Supervisor 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%

Sales Supervisor 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 Sales Supervisor is a high bonus based job, with 86% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

14% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
86%
No Bonus
14%

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 Sales Supervisor

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,236,200 JPY
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,850,500 JPY
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,967,200 JPY
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 12,958,200 JPY
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 10,630,600 JPY
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,585,100 JPY
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,038,200 JPY
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,952,700 JPY
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,206,100 JPY
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,480,800 JPY
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,485,800 JPY
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,483,600 JPY
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 10,187,500 JPY
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,478,900 JPY
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,174,700 JPY
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,648,800 JPY
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,477,100 JPY
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 12,958,200 JPY
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,434,700 JPY
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,457,900 JPY
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,848,500 JPY
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,305,400 JPY
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,428,600 JPY
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,981,700 JPY
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,444,200 JPY
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 13,798,900 JPY
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,088,900 JPY
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,731,500 JPY
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,731,500 JPY
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,123,800 JPY
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,792,300 JPY
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,058,300 JPY
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,465,800 JPY
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,635,400 JPY
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,224,200 JPY
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,715,800 JPY
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,887,700 JPY
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,655,900 JPY
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,058,300 JPY
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,096,900 JPY
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,810,800 JPY
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 10,009,300 JPY
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,159,800 JPY
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 12,841,200 JPY
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,232,400 JPY
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,140,900 JPY
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,638,900 JPY
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,218,100 JPY
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,062,900 JPY
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 11,664,700 JPY
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,224,200 JPY
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 13,798,900 JPY
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 14,038,300 JPY
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,604,800 JPY
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,061,300 JPY
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,393,200 JPY
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,761,400 JPY
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,681,400 JPY
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,309,300 JPY
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,386,300 JPY
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,355,800 JPY
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,715,800 JPY
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 8,902,700 JPY
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,695,200 JPY
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,731,500 JPY
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,680,400 JPY
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 2,928,100 JPY
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,249,700 JPY
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,724,700 JPY
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,224,200 JPY
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 5,280,300 JPY
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 12,239,700 JPY
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,570,300 JPY
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,860,600 JPY
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 10,691,100 JPY
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,510,700 JPY
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,322,500 JPY
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,670,600 JPY
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,056,200 JPY
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,019,900 JPY
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,420,700 JPY
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,118,900 JPY
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,564,600 JPY
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,780,300 JPY
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,441,400 JPY
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,922,100 JPY
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,239,400 JPY
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,007,800 JPY
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 4,991,200 JPY
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,801,800 JPY
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 10,894,900 JPY
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,156,100 JPY
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 7,393,200 JPY
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 6,274,900 JPY
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 9,769,700 JPY
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 3,875,100 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 6,850,500 JPY
Hiroshima 5,963,300 JPY
Kawasaki 6,371,500 JPY
Kobe 6,875,100 JPY
Kyoto 6,660,500 JPY
Nagoya 6,768,400 JPY
Osaka 6,971,100 JPY
Saitama 6,168,300 JPY
Sapporo 6,552,400 JPY
Sendai 5,761,400 JPY
Tokyo 7,416,400 JPY
Yokohama 7,199,500 JPY

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