Japan & USA Salary Data Comparison

Profession Salary Range (Annual) Hourly Rate Key Takeaway
Marketing Manager ¥8,000,000 / $60,000 ¥4,000 / $30 Marketing managers directly drive revenue through strategic campaigns, data analysis, and brand development.
Digital Marketing Specialist ¥6,000,000 / $50,000 ¥3,000 / $25 Specialized skills in SEO, content, and ads yield measurable business growth.
Content Marketing Manager ¥6,000,000 / $50,000 ¥3,000 / $25 Drives customer acquisition and loyalty through strategic content creation.
Social Media Manager ¥5,000,000 / $45,000 ¥2,500 / $20 Builds brand loyalty and engagement, increasing conversions and sales.
Videographer/Photographer ¥4,000,000 / $40,000 ¥2,000 / $18 Visual content creators play a key role in branding and marketing with impactful visual storytelling.
Retail Manager ¥4,000,000 / $45,000 ¥2,500 / $20 Retail managers focus on operations, but marketing drives sales and customer loyalty more effectively.
Nurse ¥4,000,000 / $45,000 ¥2,000 / $18 Nurses play a vital role in health and well-being but don’t directly drive business profits.
Restaurant Manager ¥3,000,000 / $40,000 ¥2,500 / $18 Manages operations but does not have direct control over marketing or revenue growth like digital marketers.
Teacher ¥3,000,000 / $40,000 ¥2,500 / $18 Teachers provide education but don’t have a direct revenue-generating impact like marketing does.
Kitchen Cook ¥2,500,000 / $30,000 ¥1,500 / $13 Cooks play a key role in food preparation and service but don’t directly contribute to revenue growth.
Musician ¥2,000,000 / $25,000 ¥1,500 / $12 Musicians rely on performance opportunities and royalties, with their earnings often less predictable than other roles.
Waiter/Waitress ¥2,000,000 / $25,000 ¥1,000 / $10 Service jobs earn based on service tips, but their work doesn’t scale or directly impact business growth.