Psychologist

¥8,394,602 (JPY)/yr

¥4,035.87 (JPY)/hr

¥257,714 (JPY)/yr

The average psychologist gross salary in Japan is ¥8,394,602 or an equivalent hourly rate of ¥4,036. In addition, they earn an average bonus of ¥257,714. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Japan. An entry level psychologist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of ¥5,900,914. On the other end, a senior level psychologist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of ¥10,394,818.

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¥8,952,856 (JPY)

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Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Psychologist will increase 7 % over 5 years.

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Psychologist, the majority at 35% with masters.

Typical Field of Study: Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

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Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 14,125 islands, with the five main islands being Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya...

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Advises individuals and groups in universities and colleges, schools, clinics, rehabilitation centers, Veterans Administration hospitals, and industry to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Collects data about individuals through use of interviews, case history, and observational techniques. Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling... or referral to other specialists or institutions. Read More

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