How much does a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer make in Japan? The average Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer salary in Japan is ¥7,492,118 as of March 26, 2021, but the range typically falls between ¥5,286,439 and ¥9,777,215. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more global market data that allows you to price your jobs around the world and compare job salaries across countries and cities on real-time compensation data, Salary.com helps you to determine your exact pay target.

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50TH(Median) ¥7,492,118 25TH ¥5,286,439 75TH ¥9,777,215

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Skills to Boost a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Analysis can lead to a 8% salary raise, while strong Deep Learning skills boost pay by a 2%. Even System Design can result in a 2% salary increase.

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Analysis
Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Deep Learning
Analyzing, developing, and applying big data and algorithms to imitate how humans think and learn.
System Design
Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer field include Analysis (8%), Deep Learning (2%), System Design (2%), and Software Development (2%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Analysis ¥8,091,488
Analysis
¥8,091,488
8%
Deep Learning ¥7,641,961
Deep Learning
¥7,641,961
2%
System Design ¥7,641,961
System Design
¥7,641,961
2%
Software Development ¥7,641,961
Software Development
¥7,641,961
2%
Analysis
6.83%
Deep Learning
8.63%
System Design
18.74%
Software Development
3.80%
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Japan comprises 6,852 islands extending along the Pacific coast of Asia. It stretches over 3,000 km (1,900 mi) northeast–southwest from the Sea of Okhotsk to the East China Sea. The county's five main islands, from north to south, are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. The Ryukyu Islands, which include Okinawa, are a chain to the south of Kyushu. The Nanpō Islands are south and east of the main islands of Japan. Together they are often known as the Japanese archipelago. As of 2019[update], Japan's territory is 377,975.24 km2 (145,937.06 sq mi). Japan has the sixth longest coastline...
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City, Country Compared to national average
City, Country Yokohama, JP Compared to national average
+ 6.4%
City, Country Tokyo Yokohama Rollup, JP Compared to national average
+ 10.8%
City, Country Osaka, JP Compared to national average
+ 5.9%
City, Country Nagoya, JP Compared to national average
+ 3.3%
City, Country Sapporo, JP Compared to national average
+ 1.4%
City, Country Kobe, JP Compared to national average
+ 5.7%
Employees with Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer in their job title in Tokyo Yokohama Rollup, JP earn an average of 10.8% more than the national average.

Understand the base salary paid range for a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer in Japan

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Core compensation

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The chart shows the base salary for Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer ranges from ¥5,286,439 to ¥9,777,215 with the average base salary of ¥7,492,118. The basic salary is the employee minimum income you can expect to earn in exchange for your time or services. This is the amount earned before adding benefits, bonuses, or compensation. The base salary of the Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer may get paid difference by industry, location, and factors.