How much does a Research and Development Director make in Japan? The average Research and Development Director salary in Japan is ¥14,936,461 as of March 26, 2021, but the range typically falls between ¥12,164,254 and ¥15,778,877. 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) ¥14,936,461 25TH ¥12,164,254 75TH ¥15,778,877

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Skills to Boost a Research and Development Director Salary

Mastering key skills can significantly increase your earning potential as a Research and Development Director. According to Salary.com's Real-time Job Posting Data, expertise in Innovation can lead to a 14% salary raise, while strong Research and Development skills boost pay by a 2%. Even Food Service can result in a 1% salary increase.

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Innovation
The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.
Research and Development
Research and development (R&D, R+D, or R'n'D), known in Europe as research and technological development (RTD), refers to innovative activities undertaken by corporations or governments in developing new services or products, or improving existing services or products. Research and development constitutes the first stage of development of a potential new service or the production process. R&D activities differ from institution to institution, with two primary models of an R&D department either staffed by engineers and tasked with directly developing new products, or staffed with industrial scientists and tasked with applied research in scientific or technological fields, which may facilitate future product development. R&D differs from the vast majority of corporate activities in that it is not intended to yield immediate profit, and generally carries greater risk and an uncertain return on investment. However R&D is crucial for acquiring larger shares of the market through the marketisation of new products.
Food Service
The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
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Based on recent job listings, in-demand skills in the Research and Development Director field include Innovation (14%), Research and Development (2%), Food Service (1%), Microsoft Office (1%), and Process Development (1%). These skills reflect current market needs.
Skills Salary Demand
Skill & Salary Demand
Innovation ¥17,027,565
Innovation
¥17,027,565
14%
Research and Development ¥15,235,190
Research and Development
¥15,235,190
2%
Food Service ¥15,085,825
Food Service
¥15,085,825
1%
Microsoft Office ¥15,085,825
Microsoft Office
¥15,085,825
1%
Process Development ¥15,085,825
Process Development
¥15,085,825
1%
Innovation
0.67%
Research and Development
12.20%
Food Service
1.69%
Microsoft Office
0.83%
Process Development
1.44%
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Career Path for Research and Development Director in Japan

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 Research and Development Director 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 Research and Development Director in Japan

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

12164254
15778877
14936461
The chart shows the base salary for Research and Development Director ranges from ¥12,164,254 to ¥15,778,877 with the average base salary of ¥14,936,461. 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 Research and Development Director may get paid difference by industry, location, and factors.