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There are several rewarding jobs in Japan with splendid salary income even for a foreigner.<\/span><\/strong> But before you jump into the plane to The Land Of The Rising Sun, you must know what career path you\u2019re going to take here in Japan. Read this article and you\u2019ll find out what are the highest paying jobs in Japan that you can take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highest Paying Jobs In Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Japan is a beautiful and majestic country that is rich in tradition, culture and tourism that you\u2019ll soon realize working in Japan not only pays you a handsome salary but also gives you endless opportunities to travel, experiences, scenic attractions, great food and many more. According to the National Tax Agency, a person working in Japan earns approximately \u00a54,320,000 (that is $40,353 USD) a year.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. IT Professional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Japan being a technologically advanced country, placed IT professionals essential in every field in their life and have the highest paying job in Japan.<\/span><\/strong> IT consultant in this field, is the highest earning job with job offers of an average of 6.04 million yen annually. Also for web service engineers, they earn an average of \u00a54.5 million yen and web designers at least \u00a53.57 million yen. At least 2.63% of IT professionals are foreigners working in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Investment Banking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Like most countries, career paths in finance and banking are among the top of the highest paying jobs with a monthly salary of at least \u00a5300,00 yen ($2,802) to \u00a5600,00 yen ($5,604). <\/span><\/strong>Having excellent english language skills and fluency in Japanese is a huge plus. You may be lucky in applying for this job because there are only 0.62% working foreigners in Japan in Investment Banking and foreigners are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Business Analyst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Business analyst’s job increases the company’s performance and competitiveness and manages productivity and sales. <\/span><\/strong>This job position has a monthly salary of at least\u00a0 \u00a5450,00 ($4,203). Having english and japanese language proficiency is required. At least 2.63% of foreigners are working in this industry in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Marketing Sales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sales Staff in marketing and sales is in high demand and is a profitable job in Japan. In this field are the sales manager, sales staff, sales representatives and sales agents.<\/span><\/strong> This job position has a monthly salary of at least\u00a0 \u00a5290,000( $2,640) to\u00a0 \u00a5528,000 ($4,932) with three to four years of experience and business level Japanese. 2.62% of people working in marketing sales in Japan are foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Engineer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to machinery and technology, Japan is one of the top countries with the highest exports in this field and engineers are in high demand plus with generous salaries. <\/span><\/strong>An engineer earns at least \u00a5380,000 ($3,549). There are at least 4.17% of foreigners working in Japan in this industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you excited to work in Japan? Which highest paying job would you like to work to?<\/span><\/strong> Leave us a comment and let us know what job in this list interests you the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ranking: Top Highest Paying Jobs For Foreigners in Japan<\/a><\/blockquote>