Engineering

Game Developer Salary in Japan

Annual salary data in USD for 2025

Average Annual Salary

$47,500

in Japan

Average

$47,500

Median

$45,100

Entry Level

$29,500

Senior Level

$73,600

Minimum

$21,400

Maximum

$87,900

Salary Distribution

Min

$21.4K

Entry

$29.5K

Median

$45.1K

Average

$47.5K

Senior

$73.6K

Max

$87.9K

Cost of Living in Japan

Rent (City Center, 1BR)$1,100

Rent (Outside Center, 1BR)$700

Groceries (Monthly)$320

Transport (Monthly)$80

Utilities (Monthly)$150

Internet (Monthly)$35

Dining Out (Avg Meal)$10

Cost Index (NYC = 100)60.0

Net Salary Estimate

Gross Annual$47,500

Effective Tax Rate17.63%

Total Tax-$8,372

Net Annual$39,128

Game Developer Salary in Other Countries

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United States

$95K/yr

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Switzerland

$85.5K/yr

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Canada

$68.4K/yr

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Australia

$66.5K/yr

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Israel

$66.5K/yr

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Ireland

$61.8K/yr

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Singapore

$61.8K/yr