Diagnostic radiographers in Japan earn on average ¥346,100 a month in base pay and ¥376,400 including overtime and allowances, plus ¥1.05m in annual bonuses: about ¥5.56m a year (2025; all occupations ¥5.46m). Average age 41.1, average tenure 13.3 years. Women's base pay is 83.2% of men's.
By sex
| Monthly base pay | Annual pay (est.) | Age | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | ¥367,400 | ¥6.01m | 43.8 | 15.7 |
| Women | ¥305,700 | ¥4.72m | 36.1 | 8.7 |
By company size
| Company size | Monthly base pay | Annual pay (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000+ employees | ¥359,100 | ¥6.14m |
| 100–999 employees | ¥332,500 | ¥5.05m |
| 10–99 employees | ¥352,500 | ¥5.29m |
By age (monthly base pay)
| 20-24 | ¥261,300 |
| 25-29 | ¥277,100 |
| 30-34 | ¥313,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥320,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥367,200 |
| 45-49 | ¥370,700 |
| 50-54 | ¥407,800 |
| 55-59 | ¥460,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥393,400 |
| 65-69 | ¥338,500 |
| 70+ | ¥350,200 |
Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025 (MHLW, published 2026-03-24). Full-time ("general") employees at private establishments of companies with 10 or more employees. Monthly pay is for June; bonuses are for the previous calendar year. Estimated annual pay = monthly contractual pay × 12 + annual bonus. Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), via e-Stat. Compiled and translated by The Hardest Market.
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