Average Site Leader Salary in Japan for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Site Leader 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 Site Leader Make in Japan?

A Site Leader working in Japan will typically earn around 9,754,300 JPY per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 5,076,600 JPY to the highest average salary of 14,880,300 JPY.

Average Annual Salary
9,754,300 JPY
Average Monthly Salary
812,858 JPY

Lowest Annual Salary
5,076,600 JPY
Lowest Monthly Salary
423,050 JPY

Highest Annual Salary
14,880,300 JPY
Highest Monthly Salary
1,240,025 JPY

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

Site Leader 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 Site Leader Salaries in Japan

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Site Leader can earn between 5,076,600 JPY and 14,880,300 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 Site Leader in Japan is 9,361,300 JPY. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 9,361,300 JPY, and 50% of the population earn more than 9,361,300 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 Site Leader salary in Japan, 25% of the population are earning less than 6,493,000 JPY while 75% of the population earn more than 6,493,000 JPY.

75% of the population earn less than 11,653,500 JPY, and 25% of the population earn more than 11,653,500 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.

Site Leader 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 site leader 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 Site Leader in Japan that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 5,761,400 JPY.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Site Leader salary would increase to 7,726,700 JPY.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Site Leader, the average salary would be 10,044,200 JPY.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 12,121,000 JPY.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Site Leader with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 13,319,300 JPY.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Site Leader with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 14,038,300 JPY.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
5,761,400 JPY
2-5 Years +34%
7,726,700 JPY
5-10 Years +30%
10,044,200 JPY
10-15 Years +21%
12,121,000 JPY
15-20 Years +9%
13,319,300 JPY
20+ Years +5%
14,038,300 JPY

Site Leader 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 Site Leader 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 Site Leader in Japan with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,947,800 JPY.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Site Leader in Japan with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 7,930,200 JPY.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Site Leader in Japan with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 11,184,400 JPY.

  • Master's Degree. A Site Leader in Japan with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 13,561,900 JPY.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,947,800 JPY
Certificate or Diploma +14%
7,930,200 JPY
Bachelor's Degree +41%
11,184,400 JPY
Master's Degree +21%
13,561,900 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.

Site Leader 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 site leader will earn an average of 10,057,900 JPY, while a female site leader will earn around 9,504,500 JPY.

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

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Japan

Male
10,057,900 JPY
Female -6%
9,504,500 JPY

Site Leader 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 Site Leader in Japan is around 10% every 19 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 = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Site Leader in Japan can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% 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%

Site Leader 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 Site Leader is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% 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 5%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

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 Site Leader

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

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 2,447,200 JPY
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 2,065,400 JPY
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 2,976,900 JPY
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 1,716,600 JPY
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 2,748,900 JPY
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,952,900 JPY
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,641,300 JPY
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 2,015,600 JPY
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,267,800 JPY
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 2,173,000 JPY
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 2,423,000 JPY
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 6,058,300 JPY
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 3,118,900 JPY
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 1,921,500 JPY
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 2,533,800 JPY
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 4,609,700 JPY
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,485,800 JPY
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 3,601,500 JPY
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 4,019,900 JPY
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,256,700 JPY
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,560,900 JPY
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 JPY
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,537,900 JPY
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,369,900 JPY
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,017,000 JPY
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 6,539,600 JPY
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,843,600 JPY
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,152,200 JPY
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 10,270,100 JPY
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 5,975,000 JPY
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,834,900 JPY
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 3,829,500 JPY
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 3,745,100 JPY
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 5,579,400 JPY
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 2,146,100 JPY
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,471,700 JPY
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 2,519,500 JPY
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,100,900 JPY
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 JPY
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,124,400 JPY
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,197,700 JPY
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 JPY
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 1,751,700 JPY
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 2,304,300 JPY
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 2,052,200 JPY
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 6,552,400 JPY
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,605,500 JPY
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 4,297,400 JPY
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 3,061,300 JPY
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 2,748,900 JPY
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,975,000 JPY
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 1,980,600 JPY
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 3,635,200 JPY
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 2,314,800 JPY
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 3,253,900 JPY
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,741,800 JPY
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 2,003,200 JPY
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 2,052,200 JPY
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 1,980,600 JPY
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 1,825,000 JPY
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 2,519,500 JPY
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 2,964,800 JPY
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,174,700 JPY
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 1,825,000 JPY
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 2,038,500 JPY
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 JPY
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 2,773,700 JPY
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 2,038,500 JPY
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 1,908,800 JPY
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 2,953,200 JPY
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 2,976,900 JPY
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 1,765,300 JPY
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 2,038,500 JPY
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 1,751,700 JPY
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,728,900 JPY
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 1,594,500 JPY
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 2,110,600 JPY
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 5,017,100 JPY
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 7,057,300 JPY
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 3,875,100 JPY
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 3,792,300 JPY
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,811,000 JPY
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 2,015,600 JPY
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 1,811,000 JPY
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 2,038,500 JPY
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 5,326,200 JPY
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 3,094,100 JPY
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 2,242,500 JPY
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 2,266,400 JPY
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 9,025,900 JPY
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 8,483,700 JPY
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 2,065,400 JPY
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 1,967,000 JPY
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 6,911,700 JPY
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 1,788,300 JPY
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 2,290,300 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 9,421,200 JPY
Hiroshima 8,614,300 JPY
Kawasaki 9,215,300 JPY
Kobe 9,466,400 JPY
Kyoto 9,623,400 JPY
Nagoya 10,282,900 JPY
Osaka 10,092,500 JPY
Saitama 9,361,300 JPY
Sapporo 9,466,400 JPY
Sendai 8,746,500 JPY
Tokyo 10,716,600 JPY
Yokohama 10,919,400 JPY

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