Market Overview
Salary Forecast
2019
BRS Bilingual Recruitment Solutions
Market Overview
Salary Forecast
2019 Contents 3
Introduction
4
Automotive
6
Capital Goods
8
Chemical
10
Consulting
12
Consumer Goods
14
Energy
16
Financial Services
18
Medical Device
20
Pharmaceuticals
22
Supply Chain Management
24
Hardware
26
Online
28
Software
30
About Bilingual Recruitment Solutions
Introduction
As recruiting professionals, we often get asked our thoughts on the future job market. To adequately answer this, we need to highlight the trends of the immediate past. In 2018, the Japanese market was active in hiring across the board. The anticipation of
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the 2020 Tokyo Olympics especially, brought a distinct sense of positivity to the
These trends highlighted above have
fore. Themes such as digitization, AI,
received renewed attention with the
cross-industry, and market
upcoming Olympics. Yet the job market
competitiveness had a particular impact
has been progressively competitive ever
throughout the market; trends that will
since the growth rate of the Japanese
continue to influence the market in 2019.
working age population dipped below a sustainable rate, making the work
The effect of the infotech revolution on our
population increasingly top-heavy.
lives (“Revolution 4.0”), both private and professional, took center stage in all fields
In this Market Overview, we show these
of the Japanese hiring market. Companies
critical trends in more detail, unique to
continued to see the need to keep up with
each industry. You will discover that the
demands to implement cutting edge
overall job market for bilingual/multilingual
technology in their products and their
talent is projected to be higher in demand
business models. With this, there has been
than ever, strengthened by a market
a distinct trend of companies expanding
moving towards a more connected and
their scope for potential candidates to
automated future.
include experienced IT specialists from even outside of their industries.
As the international arm of PERSOL CAREER, BRS looks to continue answering
Another challenge for companies has been
such hiring needs with consistent
how to attract and retain the limited pool
professionalism, passion, and
of IT professionals. Companies took to
understanding. The job market continues
developing their employer brand not only
to look positive, and we look forward to
with higher compensation, but with an
your invaluable partnership going
emphasis on better benefits, and better
throughout 2019.
workstyles. Candidates, presented with an increasing array of available opportunities, have thus been able to prioritize those work spaces that provide the option to work from home, or provide unique company benefits.
“… the overall job market for bilingual/multilingual talent is projected to be higher in demand than ever…”
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Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Automotive “The development of “CASE” vehicles in recent years, continue to revolutionize the automotive industry.”
Featured Topics ■ 2018 saw a positive climate of overall growth in markets, profits, and technology, resulting in a candidate-driven market that was even more competitive than previous years. ■ The development of “CASE” (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric) vehicles in recent years, continue to revolutionize the automotive industry. Demand for engineers versed in telematics, software, and electronic circuit design has reached unprecedented levels, with companies more willing to hire qualified professionals from outside of the Automotive sector in order to meet market demands. ■ The positive trends of 2018 are set to continue in 2019 where the traditionally steadfast relationships between Japanese automotive manufacturers and Japanese automotive parts suppliers are becoming less sturdy, being replaced by multi-national mega-suppliers and more specialized overseas suppliers. ■ With this, we predict that bilingual professionals will continue to be highly sought after.
Infographics ~649 3% 900~ 6%
850~899 21%
650~749 11%
TOEIC score
Technical Service 20%
®
750~799 26%
800~849 33%
Technical Sales 16%
Electrical Engineer 10%
Successful Job Searches
Embedded Software Engineer 1%
Mechanical Engineer 21%
QA / QC 5%
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
6~6.99 11% 7~7.99 14%
Salary Range
12~14.99 20%
10~11.99 12%
Project Management 8%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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20~ 8%
(in millions of JPY)
Product Engineer / Process Engineer 6%
R&D 13%
15~19.99 4%
9~9.99 6%
8~8.99 25%
Role
Salary Range
Automotive
Front Office
(in millions of JPY)
Level
Application Engineer / FAE
6 - 8M
8 - 11M
9 - 14M
Electrical Design Engineer
6 - 8M
8 - 11M
9 - 13M
Embedded Software Engineer
6 - 9M
8 - 12M
9 - 16M
Mechanical Design Engineer
6 - 8M
8 - 11M
9 - 13M
Production Engineer / Process Engineer
5 - 7M
7 - 10M
8 - 13M
Project Management
6 - 10M
9 - 12M
12 - 15M
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
5 - 7M
7 - 10M
8 - 13M
R&D / Application Development
6 - 10M
9 - 12M
12 - 15M
Sales / Account Management
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
10 - 15M
Technical Services
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
10 - 15M
Consulting
Management / Executive Management
Chemical
Senior-level
Capital Goods
Junior-level
Consumer Goods
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Energy
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) 0 - 3 yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp
Medical Device
Role
Financial Services
Back Office
5 + yrs exp
-
-
8 - 14M
Talent Acquisition
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
Compensation & Benefits
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
Learning & Development
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
General Counsel
-
16 - 18M
18M+
Legal Director
-
12 - 16M
16M+
Legal Manager
-
8 - 10M
11M+
Legal Counsel
-
6 - 8M
8M+
Legal Specialist
-
6 - 8M
8M+
CFO
-
-
14 - 22M
Controller
-
-
13 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
-
10 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
-
8 - 12M
Executive Assistant
-
-
5 - 7M Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
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Software
HR Manager / Business Partner
Online
12 - 25M
Hardware
-
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Capital Goods
“... shifts of employment between software and hardware are projected to become more pronounced ...”
Featured Topics ■ The birth of industrial 4.0 has stimulated an even greater demand for a workforce versed in software programming in the manufacturing sector. ■ Major electronic and manufacturing companies have been prioritizing the development of AI technologies to support the growth of IoT, further strengthening the demand for engineers who are capable of developing stable memory devices. ■ In the Japanese market, with the upcoming 2020 Olympics, shifts of employment between software and hardware are projected to become more pronounced, as the emphasis for establishing a fully connected and smart infrastructure at home and at the workplace remains in the industry. ■ Overall, the task for the manufacturing companies will be to establish their own software brand and an IoT infrastructure of their own.
Infographics ~649 2%
Design Engineer Construction Manager 3% 6%
650~749 5%
900~ 21%
Technical Services 9%
750~799 12% Sales 22%
TOEIC® score 850~899 26%
800~849 34%
R&D 4%
Successful Job Searches
20~ 9% Electrical Engineer 19%
Field Service Engineer 10% QA / QC 10%
Project Production Management Management 4% 6%
15~19.99 12%
12~14.99 9%
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
10~11.99 18%
Process Engineer 7%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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6~6.99 9%
7~7.99 9% 8~8.99 12%
9~9.99 22%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience Mid-Senior Executive (4 - 10 yrs exp.) (10+ yrs exp.)
Years' Experience Mid-Senior Executive (4 - 10 yrs exp.) (10+ yrs exp.)
12 - 15M
Business Planning / Marketing
6 - 13M
13 - 22M
4 - 10M
8 - 18M
EHS
7 - 12M
10 - 25M
5 - 9M
8 - 20M
Electrical Engineer
7 - 12M
9 - 20M
6 - 10M
7 - 16M
Embedded Software Engineer
7 - 12M
9 - 20M
6 - 10M
7 - 16M
Mechanical Engineer
7 - 12M
9 - 20M
6 - 10M
7 - 16M
Plant Engineer
7 - 9M
9 - 18M
5 - 7M
7 - 15M
Process Engineer
7 - 12M
9 - 18M
6 - 10M
7 - 15M
Product Development
7 - 12M
9 - 18M
6 - 10M
7 - 15M
Production Engineer
6 - 9M
9 - 20M
5 - 7M
7 - 16M
Project Management
8 - 12M
10 - 20M
6 - 10M
8 - 15M
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
7 - 10M
9 - 20M
6 - 8M
7 - 17M
Research & Development
7 - 12M
15 - 20M
5 - 10M
9 - 18M
Sales / Business Development
7 - 15M
15 - 30M
6 - 12M
10 - 20M
Service Engineer
7 - 10M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
8 - 16M
System Engineer
7 - 12M
9 - 20M
6 - 10M
7 - 16M
Energy
6 - 12M
Consumer Goods
14 - 20M
Consulting
8 - 14M
Chemical
Application Engineer
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
10 - 18M
-
8 - 14M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 10M
General Counsel
16 - 18M
18M +
16M +
Legal Director
12 - 16M
16M +
16M +
Legal Manager
8 - 10M
11M +
10M +
Legal Counsel
6 - 8M
10M +
10M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 8M
8M +
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12 - 18M
Controller
-
13 - 15M
-
8 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 13M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
8 - 11M
Accountant
-
6 - 9M
-
5 - 10M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
5 - 8M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 10M
-
7 - 9M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
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Software
12 - 25M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 25M
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Chemical
“The chemical industry has just started to embrace digital advances like IoT and big data ...”
Featured Topics ■ 2018 witnessed a more positive outlook, forging past previous year’s worries of declining profits and increasing competition in developing countries. ■ Cost cutting strategies were replaced with more active and aggressive paths forwards, including the industry beginning to embrace digitalization. ■ A new move towards “deglobilization” is starting to hinder some international companies whose research & development are often centered near overseas headquarters. ■ The chemical industry has just started to embrace digital advances like IoT and big data, in order to offer more innovative, competitive, and cutting-edge solutions to meet the rising expectations of their customers.
Infographics Marketing 5%
850~899 5%
900~ 14%
~649 9%
TOEIC® score
650~749 4% Quality Assurance 21%
750~799 23%
800~849 45%
Field Service Engineer 11% Technical Services 5%
Successful Job Searches
Salary Range Regulatory Affairs / Patent 5%
12~14.99 12%
Sales 32%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months. Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
8~8.99 12%
(in millions of JPY)
10~11.99 6%
8
7~7.99 18%
15~19.99 29%
R&D 21%
9~9.99 23%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
5 - 7M
6 - 10M
Chemical Engineer
4 - 8M
4 - 12M
4 - 6M
4 - 10M
Country Manager / GM
12 - 27M
12 - 30M
10 - 23M
10 - 25M
Field Service Engineer
6 - 9M
6 - 9M
5 - 8M
5 - 8M
Plant Manager
8 - 12M
10 - 20M
7 - 10M
8 - 17M
Quality Assurance Manager
8 - 10M
8 - 12M
6 - 8M
6 - 10M
Sales
4 - 10M
5 - 10M
4 - 8M
5 - 9M
Sales Director
10 - 17M
10 - 18M
8 - 15M
8 - 16M
Sales Engineer
4 - 10M
5 - 12M
4 - 8M
5 - 11M
Sales Manager
8 - 11M
8 - 15M
6 - 9.5M
6 - 12M
Technical Manager
8 - 11M
8 - 13M
6 - 9M
6 - 11M
Consumer Goods
6 - 12M
Consulting
6 - 9M
Chemical
Application Engineer
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Energy
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 14M
-
8 - 12M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
General Counsel
16 - 18M
18M +
-
16M +
Legal Director
12 - 16M
16M +
-
16M +
Legal Manager
8 - 10M
11M +
-
10M +
Legal Counsel
6 - 8M
8M +
-
8M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 8M
8M +
-
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12 - 18M
Controller
-
13 - 15M
-
8 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 8M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
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Software
10 - 18M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 25M
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Consulting
“... the overall task for companies in 2019 will be to consider how to bring in young talent ...”
Featured Topics ■ Within IT consulting companies, 2018 saw a continued trend of labor digitalization with RPA systems being on the rise. ■ The market has also continued to be extremely competitive, still struggling somewhat to develop sufficient talent to actually create such RPA systems from scratch. Although there have been shifts towards transferring employees from overseas, the overall task for companies in 2019 will be to consider how to bring in young talent, who in turn can become catalysts for introducing new technology to the market. ■ For audit firms, a key topic of discussion in 2018 was the implementation of mandatory firm rotation, which is looking to become a reality in the near future. With this, the demand for consultants and advisory personnel is forecasted to intensify in 2019.
Infographics 650~749 5% Manufacturing Consulting 9%
900~ 26%
750~799 16%
TOEIC® score
800~849 21%
850~899 32%
Human Resources 6%
Financial Advisory 15%
Operational Advisory / BPR 6%
20~ 3%
Risk Consulting 6%
Digital Marketing 28%
Successful Job Searches M&A Advisory 12%
15~19.99 8% 12~14.99 8%
10~11.99 14%
Management Consulting 18%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
7~7.99 22%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
9~9.99 17%
8~8.99 28%
Salary Range
Automotive
Front Office
(in millions of JPY)
Auditor (CPA)
5 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 21M
Digital Marketing
5 - 12M
8 - 15M
15 - 20M
Financial Advisory
5 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
Human Resources Consultancy
5 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
M&A Advisory
6 - 10M
8 - 12M
10 - 25M
Management Consultancy
6 - 10M
12 - 15M
15 - 22M
Manufacturing Consultancy
5 - 10M
9 - 13M
13 - 20M
Operational Advisory / BPR
6 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
Risk Consultancy
5 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
Tax Consultancy
5 - 10M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
Consulting
5+ yrs exp.
Chemical
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp.
Capital Goods
0 - 3 yrs exp.
Role
Consumer Goods
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Energy Financial Services
(in millions of JPY)
-
12 - 25M+
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
-
8 - 15M
Talent Acquisition
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
Compensation & Benefits
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
Learning & Development
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
General Counsel
-
-
20 - 25M +
Legal Director
-
17 - 22M
-
Legal Manager
-
14 - 16M
-
Legal Counsel
-
12M +
-
Legal Specialist
-
-
-
CFO
-
-
14 - 24M +
Controller
-
-
13 - 16M
FP&A Manager
-
-
10 - 13M
Accounting Manager
-
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
-
8 - 12M
Executive Assistant
-
-
5 - 7M Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
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Software
-
Online
Head of Human Resources
Hardware
5 + yrs exp
SCM
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp
Pharmaceuticals
0 - 3 yrs exp
Role
Medical Device
Salary Range
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Consumer Goods “... the demand for multilingual and global-minded talent continued to be high.” Featured Topics ■ The anticipation of the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2019 Rugby World Cup gave an overall boost in sales for consumer goods companies in 2018, due to an increase of overseas visitors and a rise in spending. ■ With this, the demand for multilingual and global-minded talent continued to be high. Consumer goods companies have been seen to branch outside across industries and product for hiring, despite traditionally limiting their mid-career recruitment to professionals already experienced in their industry. This is thought to be in order to prioritize the more urgent need for top multilingual/global talent. ■ Companies also have been putting effort into improving their hiring processes to become more streamlined. In the current highly competitive seller’s market, candidates with bilingual skills often are presented with multiple offers, leaving little room for companies that take too long to reach their final decision. ■ The consumer goods industry has not seen noticeable increases in salaries. Nonetheless, with the rising demand for bilingual candidates as outlined above, the challenge for consumer goods companies in 2019 will be how to provide more competitive packages, not only with better salaries but also with better prospects for work-life balance and more flexible ways to work.
Infographics 900~ 6%
Product Marketing / Product Development 6% PR / Corporate Communications / IR 3%
~649 4%
650~749 14%
850~899 31%
TOEIC® score
Merchandizing 5% Market Research Consumer Insight 15%
750~799 27%
800~849 18%
Account Management 6%
Brand Marketing 12%
Successful Job Searches
e-Commerce / Online Marketing 31%
Business Development 22%
20~ 4%
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
7~7.99 8%
15~19.99 15%
Salary Range
12~14.99 8%
8~8.99 11%
(in millions of JPY)
9~9.99 19% 10~11.99 31%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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6~6.99 4%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
4.5 - 6M
-
Advertising Director
-
12M +
-
9M +
Brand Management
8 - 12M
12 - 15M
6 - 9M
8 - 11M
Direct Marketing CRM
6 - 8M
7 - 10M
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
e-Commerce / Online Marketing
8 - 12M
12 - 15M
6 - 9M
8 - 12M
Market Research / Consumer Insight
7 - 9M
8 - 10M
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
Marketing
10 - 13M
12 - 16M
7 - 11M
10 - 13M
Merchandising
10 - 12M
13 - 16M
6 - 10M
9 - 13M
PR / Communications Manager
10 - 15M
13 - 20M
7 - 12M
10 - 14M
-
16 - 35M
-
14M - 30M
Product Marketing / Product Development
6 - 8M
7 - 9M
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
Retail Management
8 - 10M
10 - 13M
7 - 9M
8 - 10M
Sales Management
8 - 12M
10 - 14M
7 - 10M
8 - 11M
President / GM / CEO
Consumer Goods
-
Consulting
5 - 7M
Chemical
Advertising AE / AS
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Energy
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 14M
-
8 - 12M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 10M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 10M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 10M
General Counsel
16 - 18M
18M +
16 - 18M
16M +
Legal Director
12 - 16M
16M +
12 - 16M
14M +
Legal Manager
8 - 10M
11M +
8 - 10M
10M +
Legal Counsel
6 - 8M
8M +
6 - 8M
8M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 8M
8M +
6 - 8M
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12 -18M
Controller
-
13 - 15M
-
8 - 12M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 8M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
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Software
10 - 18M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 25M
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Energy “... 2019 is projected to see hiring for Project Development positions in solar power to be especially prominent.”
Featured Topics ■ The deregulation of electricity and gas, which started in 2016/2017, continued to affect hiring in 2018. Deregulation opened the market to new, foreign-based companies, causing a rise in hiring for managerial positions. ■ Declining FIT prices over the last few years led to a decrease in new business development, with some businesses even pulling out of the Japanese market altogether. The demand for Project Development positions for solar power, for example, decreased during 2018 as a result of the aforementioned dropping FIT prices. ■ However, with the returning wave of positivity surrounding FIT policies, 2019 is projected to see hiring for Project Development positions in solar power to be especially prominent. ■ The recent announcement by the National Agency for Natural Resources and Energy regarding the rights for unused business solar panels will most certainly lead businesses, lacking land or licenses, to hire more project developers throughout 2019.
Infographics Design Engineer Electrical 4% Engineer 6% Technical Services 8% Service Engineer 8%
900~ 5% 650~749 9%
850~899 33%
TOEIC® score
750~799 24%
800~849 29%
Sales &Business Development 27%
Successful Job Searches
15~19.99 4%
6~6.99 18% Green Energy 4%
12~14.99 23%
Mechanical Engineer 5% Process Engineer 3%
QA / QC 5%
10~11.99 11% 8~8.99 27% 9~9.99 3%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
Project Management 14%
EHS 16%
20~ 2%
7~7.99 12%
Salary Range
Automotive
Front Office
(in millions of JPY)
6 - 9M
6 - 10M
Country Manager
10 - 20M
10 - 25M
12 - 30M
Design Engineer
4 - 7M
5.5 - 9M
6 - 10M
EHS Manager
8 - 13M
8 - 15M
8 - 18M
Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
4 - 7M
5.5 - 9M
6 - 11M
Plant Manager
8 - 13M
8 - 15M
8 - 15M
Process Engineer
5 - 7M
5.5 - 10M
6 - 12M
Process Management
-
8 - 10M
8 - 15M
Project Management
-
7 - 10M
7 - 12M
6 - 8M
6 - 10M
6 - 11M
Service / Maintenance Engineer
-
5.5 - 8M
6 - 10M
Technologist / Technical Expert
-
5.5 - 9M
6 - 10M
4.5 - 7M
5.5 - 9M
6 - 10M
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Wind Power Technician
Consumer Goods
4 - 7M
Construction Engineer
Consulting
5+ yrs exp.
Chemical
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp.
Capital Goods
0 - 3 yrs exp.
Role
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Energy
(in millions of JPY)
-
12 - 23M
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
-
8 - 14M
Talent Acquisition
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
Compensation & Benefits
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
Learning & Development
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
General Counsel
-
20 - 22M
22M +
Legal Director
-
16 - 17M
18M +
Legal Manager
-
12 - 14M
14M +
Legal Counsel
-
7 - 9M
9M +
Legal Specialist
-
6 - 8M
8M +
CFO
-
-
14 - 22M
Controller
-
-
13 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
-
10 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Office Manager
-
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
-
8 - 12M
Executive Assistant
-
-
5 - 7M Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
15
Software
-
Online
Head of Human Resources
Hardware
5 + yrs exp
SCM
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp
Pharmaceuticals
0 - 3 yrs exp
Role
Medical Device
Salary Range
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Financial Services
“... experienced Risk Analysts and Strategic Investors are expected to be in higher demand for financial firms ...”
Featured Topics ■ 2018 saw opportunities for startups with multi-asset products to flourish in the market due to the Bank of Japan’s policy to maintain interest rates at -0.1%. ■ For 2019, experienced Risk Analysts and Strategic Investors are expected to be in higher demand for financial firms, as the economy looks to slow down and policies shift from bonds to higher yielding investments. ■ We project an increase in salaries within multinational investment firms, owing mostly to greater risk exposure, while domestic firms are projected to remain stable. ■ The insurance market will also remain stable, with the possibility that the development of more complex products will increase revenue for those companies applying models in the cancer and cyber sectors.
Infographics 650~749 5%
7~7.99 6%
750~799 11% 900~ 39%
TOEIC® score
800~849 17%
850~899 28%
Risk Management 7%
Sell-side Analyst 2%
Actuary 5%
Underwriting 7%
Compliance 14%
Buy-side Analyst 9%
15~19.99 14%
Portfolio Management 14%
Successful Job Searches
M&A Advisory 21%
12~14.99 8%
Relationship Management 14%
10~11.99 33%
Fund Accounting 5%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months. Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
Buy-side Trader 2%
16
8~8.99 14%
9~9.99 25%
Salary Range
Role
0 - 5 yrs exp.
Automotive
Buy Side / Sell Side
(in millions of JPY)
Years' Experience
5+ yrs exp.
Associate
6 - 7.5M
12 - 15M
7 - 9M
10 - 12M
Manager
-
9 - 11M
Senior Manager VP
-
11 - 15M
Head of Department
-
15 - 20M
Portfolio Manager
9 - 13M
12 - 15M
Fund Manager
8 - 12M
10 - 14M
Relationship Manager
10 - 12M
12 - 15M
Marketing/Product Manager
9 - 12M
- 15 M
Senior Associate
Salary Range
Role
0 - 5 yrs exp.
Consumer Goods
Insurance
Consulting
10 - 12M
Chemical
5 - 6.5M
Capital Goods
Analyst
(in millions of JPY)
Years' Experience
5+ yrs exp.
- 9M
Underwriter
Claims
6 - 8M
8 - 10M
Actuary
5 - 7M
7 - 10M
Middle office Operations
- 7M
7 - 10M
Sales
- 7M
7 - 10M
Financial Services
9 - 13M
Energy
Senior Underwriter
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range
Medical Device
Back Office
(in millions of JPY)
-
16 - 35M +
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
-
10 - 18M
Talent Acquisition
-
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
Compensation & Benefits
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
Learning & Development
4 - 6M
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
General Counsel
-
-
22 - 30M +
Legal Counsel
-
-
20 - 25M +
Legal Specialist
-
-
12 - 18M +
Trade Support
-
7 - 9M
8 - 10M
Operation Settlemet
-
7 - 12M
8 - 14M
Audit
-
7 - 9M
10 - 14M
CFO
-
-
16 - 24M
FP&A
6 - 8M
6 - 10M
10 - 14M
Accountant
-
7 - 9M
10 - 16M
Office Manager
-
8 - 14M
-
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 10M
-
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
17
Software
-
Online
Head of Human Resources
Hardware
5 + yrs exp
SCM
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp
Pharmaceuticals
0 - 3 yrs exp
Role
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Medical Device “... the demand far outweighs the supply for experienced talent ...”
Featured Topics ■ With the changes to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act being implemented from 2014 onwards, the Medical Device sector continued to feel its effects in 2018 with substantial hiring in the QMS and GVP areas. ■ Companies continued hiring qualified Pharmaceutical Affairs professionals, as more and more companies are investing in new areas such as non-invasive / minimally invasive surgery and surgical robots. This trend naturally leads to the strengthening of the Business Strategy and Market Research departments, highlighting the need for more talent in upstream positions rather than field marketing positions. ■ Overall, the demand far outweighs the supply for experienced talent, driving more companies to venture into hiring professionals from other industries and specializations. ■ We are predicting that 2019 will stay the course, with little change from the current situation. However, the hot topics such as “AI”, “VR”, “IoT”, and “ICT” have become commonplace in recent years, possibly indicating a potential growth in hiring needs within areas of hospital digitization and surgical robots.
Infographics Product Clinical Manager Specialist 5% 5% 750~799 8%
900~ 23%
TOEIC® score
Sales 10%
800~849 31%
850~899 38%
Research & Development 25%
Marketing 15% Marketing Communications 5%
Successful Job Searches
Regulatory Affairs 15%
20~ 21%
QA / QC 20%
15~19.99 11%
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Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
7~7.99 10% 8~8.99 5%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
12~14.99 16%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
6~6.99 5%
10~11.99 21%
9~9.99 11%
Salary Range
Automotive
Front Office
(in millions of JPY)
Level Mid-Senior (4 - 10 yrs exp.)
Executive (10+ yrs exp.)
Application Specialist
6 - 9M
8 - 10M
10 - 13M
Business Development
8 - 12M
10 - 14M
12 - 20M
Clinical Specialist
5 - 8M
7 - 9M
9 - 11M
Clinical Trial (CRA)
6 - 9M
8 - 10M
11 - 17M
Clinical Trial (Planning)
7 - 9M
8 - 10M
10 - 17M
Clinical Trial (Project Management)
7 - 9M
8 - 10M
10 - 17M
Field Marketing
6 - 8M
8 - 10M
10 - 11M
Field Service
5 - 8M
7.5 - 10M
10 - 13M
Government Affairs
8 - 12M
9 - 13M
10 - 20M
Marketing
6 - 10M
10 - 14M
12 - 17M
Marketing Communications
5 - 8M
8 - 10M
10 - 13M
Pharmacist
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
9 - 11M
Product Manager
8 - 10M
10 - 14M
13 - 16M
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
11 - 17M
Regulatory Affairs
6 - 10M
8 - 12M
10 - 18M
Sales
5 - 10M
9 - 12M
11 - 15M
Capital Goods
Entry-level (0 - 3 yrs exp.)
Role
Chemical Consulting Consumer Goods Energy
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 14M
-
8-12M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 14M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 16M
5 - 8M
8 - 14M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 14M
General Counsel
19 - 21M
21M +
-
18M +
Legal Director
16 - 18M
18M +
-
16M +
Legal Manager
13 - 15M
15M +
-
10M +
Legal Counsel
8 - 10M
10M +
-
8M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 8M
8M +
-
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12-18M
Controller
-
13 - 18M
-
8-15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
8-12M
Accounting Manager
-
9 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 9M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
19
Software
10-18M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 30M +
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Pharmaceuticals
“... competitive compensation packages will be required to secure top talent.”
Featured Topics ■ 2018 saw positive trends continue from the previous year and the resulting competition led to a flurry of M&A activity. ■ As many organizations eyed cost reduction, CROs benefited greatly from the extra work and saw huge gains in both profit and headcount. ■ Medical Affairs personnel were also in high demand, due to the shortage of qualified professionals with the necessary knowledge to fill the vacancies. ■ We predict companies will continue to invest in new R&D and try to be first in market with new treatments. ■ The shortage of qualified professionals in the Medical Affairs area will continue and competitive compensation packages will be required to secure top talent.
Infographics 7~7.99 5%
650~749 5%
750~799 10% 900~ 37%
TOEIC® score
Sales / MR 29%
800~849 16%
850~899 32%
Clinical Trials 21%
Research & Development 7%
Post-marketing Surveillance 4%
15~19.99 17%
Medical Affairs 4% Pharmacovigilance 7%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
9~9.99 11%
(in millions of JPY)
Marketing 14% QA / QC 11%
Salary Range
Consulting 3%
Successful Job Searches
8~8.99 11%
20~ 28%
10~11.99 17% 12~14.99 11%
Salary Range
Automotive
Front Office
(in millions of JPY)
Level Mid-Senior (4 - 10 yrs exp.)
Executive (10+ yrs exp.)
4.5 - 8M
8 - 12M
12 - 25M
6 - 9M
8 - 12M
13 - 16M
Clinical Operations / Monitoring
4.5 - 9M
10 - 15M
15 - 20M
Clinical Planning
7 - 10M
9 - 15M
15 - 20M
Clinical Project Management
7 - 10M
9 - 15M
15 - 20M
Data Management
5 - 9M
8 - 12M
12 - 16M
Marketing
5 - 9M
10 - 15M
15 - 18M
Medical Affairs
5 - 9M
7 - 14M
14 - 20M
Medical Doctor
14 - 18M
16 - 25M
25 - 50M
MR
5 - 10M
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
Pharmacovigilance
5 - 9M
8 - 12M
12 - 15M
Post-marketing Surveillance
5 - 9M
8 - 12M
12 - 15M
Quality Assurance / Quality Control (HQ)
6 - 9M
8 - 12M
13 - 16M
4.5 - 7M
7 - 11M
11 - 15M
6 - 9M
8 - 12M
13 - 16M
Business development Biostatistics
Consulting Consumer Goods
Regulatory Affairs (Including CMC)
Chemical
Quality Control (Plant)
Capital Goods
Entry-level (0 - 3 yrs exp.)
Role
Energy
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified. ＊Figures indicate salaries in both Tokyo and Osaka unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 16M
-
8 - 15M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 10M
8 - 10M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 16M
5 - 10M
8 - 10M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 10M
8 - 10M
General Counsel
20 - 22M
22 - 23M +
18 - 20M
20M +
Legal Director
18 - 20M
20M +
18 - 20M
20M +
Legal Manager
13 - 15M
15 - 18M +
12 - 15M
12M +
Legal Counsel
7 - 8M
8 - 10M +
7 - 8M
8M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 7M
7 - 9M +
6 - 7M
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 25M
-
15 - 25M
Controller
-
13 - 18M
-
12 - 18M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
10 - 18M
Accounting Manager
-
9 - 12M
-
10 - 18M
Accountant
-
7 - 9M
-
6 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
21
Software
12 - 18M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 30M +
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Supply Chain Management “... the development of IoT will continue to accelerate the need for those with skills in operating automated logistics systems.”
Featured Topics ■ A common theme in consumer goods companies in 2018 was the need to adapt to the growing needs of e-commerce businesses, leading to key changes in SCM, logistics, and procurement jobs. ■ The trend to reconsider logistic routes has also been clearly visible. In order to keep up with the rapidly changing demands of e-commerce products, it has become increasingly necessary to be flexible with logistic routes, and also to be able to consider actual relocation of warehouses. ■ Within B-to-B companies, reducing supplier costs continued to be a common agenda. Companies have been searching for candidates who are able to reduce costs through negotiations with current suppliers and through developing relations with new suppliers. ■ With this, 2019 will see a continued need for candidates with the ability to improve supply chain processes based on even more stringent analysis based on scientific perspectives from ERP systems and Kaizen methods. ■ Furthermore, the development of IoT will continue to accelerate the need for those with skills in operating automated logistics systems.
Infographics Customer Service 4%
650~749 5%
750~799 9% 900~ 41%
TOEIC® score
800~849 18%
Warehouse Management 4%
Supply Chain Management 21%
Order Management 14%
Purchasing 11%
Successful Job Searches
850~899 27%
7~7.99 5% 20~ 11% Import/Export 7%
Salary Range Supply Planning 21%
(in millions of JPY)
12~14.99 26%
Logistics 11% SCM Consulting 7%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
22
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
8~8.99 10%
15~19.99 11%
10~11.99 16%
9~9.99 21%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
Buyer / Sourcing / Purchasing (Manager)
8 - 10M
9 - 12M
8 - 10M
9 - 12M
Buyer / Sourcing / Purchasing (Director)
12 - 14M
13 - 17M
10 - 12M
11 - 15M
Customer Service
5 - 6M
5 - 7M
5 - 6M
5 - 7M
Demand Planning / Forecast Planning
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
Demand Planning / Forecast Planning (Manager)
8 - 10M
9 - 13M
8 - 10M
9 - 12M
Import / Export
5 - 6M
5 - 7M
5 - 6M
5 - 7M
Order Management
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
12 - 14M
13 - 17M
11 - 14M
12 - 15M
Supply Planning
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
Warehouse Management
5 - 7M
6 - 9M
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
SCM Director
Consumer Goods
6 - 8M
Consulting
5 - 7M
Chemical
Buyer / Sourcing / Purchasing
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Energy
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 14M
-
8 - 12M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
6 - 8M
General Counsel
19 - 21M
21M +
-
16M +
Legal Director
16 - 18M
18M +
-
16M +
Legal Manager
13M +
13 - 15M +
-
10M +
Legal Counsel
8 - 10M
10M +
-
8M +
Legal Specialist
6 - 8M
8M +
-
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12 - 18M
Controller
-
13 - 15M
-
8 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 8M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
23
Software
10 - 18M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 24M
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Hardware
“... the overlapping of Consumer Hardware and Enterprise Hardware will continue to grow.”
Featured Topics ■ The hardware industry will continue to be completely intertwined with software, especially as companies’ change their focus from selling products to providing a more all-encompassing service. ■ Workstyle reform, in particular, has also been a key topic in the industry. With the trend of remote work becoming more commonplace, the overlapping of Consumer Hardware and Enterprise Hardware will continue to grow. ■ The growth of AI and cloud technology has also, in turn, expedited the growth of IoT, a trend that is projected to continue into and well beyond 2019. ■ For 2019, we predict that cost efficiency will be another factor in driving companies to explore the off-premises work trend and moving their data & hardware into cloud.
Infographics Voice Processing Engineer 5%
~649 4% 650~749 8% 900~ 32%
TOEIC® score 850~899 16%
System Engineer (Web / Open / PKG Development) 22%
Smartphone / Android Engineer 10% Sales Engineer / FAE 5% Project Management 2%
7~7.99 4% 20~ 13%
Cloud Engineer 12%
Successful Job Searches
750~799 28%
800~849 12%
CAD Operator CAE 7% Analysis 2%
15~19.99 9%
Database Engineer 8%
Image Processing Engineer 12%
Embedded System Engineer 5%
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
12~14.99 26%
Package / System Implementation 10%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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8~8.99 13%
10~11.99 9%
9~9.99 26%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
CAD Operator
6 - 8M
8 - 10M
4 - 6M
5 - 7M
CAE Analysis
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Cloud Engineer
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 -10M
Data Scientist
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
Database Engineer
8 - 12M
12 - 15M
5 - 7M
7 - 10M
Embedded System Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
6 - 10M
ERP Consultant
8 - 10M
10 - 20M
5 - 8M
6 - 12M
Image Processing Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Network Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
6 - 10M
Package / System Implementation
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 7M
6 - 10M
Project Manager (Embedded System)
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
6 - 10M
Project Manager (Infra)
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
6 - 10M
Sales Engineer / FAE
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 8M
7 - 11M
Security Engineer
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 9M
7 - 12M
Smartphone / Android Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
6 - 12M
System Engineer (Web / Open / PKG Development)
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
4 - 8M
6 - 10M
Voice Processing Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
6 - 11M
Financial Services
7 - 12M
Energy
5 - 8M
Consumer Goods
12 - 20M
Consulting
8 - 12M
Chemical
Architect
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 15M
-
10 - 14M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
20M - 21M
20 - 23M +
18+
Legal Director
14 - 16M
15 - 17M +
16M +
Legal Manager
12 - 13M
10 - 13M +
10 - 11M
Legal Counsel
7 - 8M
7 - 10M +
8M +
Legal Specialist
5 - 7M
7 - 9M +
8M +
CFO
-
14 - 22M
-
12 - 18M
Controller
-
13 - 15M
-
8 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 8M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
General Counsel
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
25
Software
12 - 25M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 30M
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Online
“... hiring in the AI and block chain areas is anticipated to slow down somewhat in 2019 ...”
Featured Topics ■ 2018 was a year of active recruitment for Web Service, Financial Technology, and HR Technology companies. Cryptocurrency’s perseverance as a prominent keyword in the industry resulted in AI and block chain engineers enjoying a steady demand throughout the year. ■ Adversely, hiring in the AI and block chain areas is anticipated to slow down somewhat in 2019, as the relentless attention block chain received in 2018 has yet to materialize into a practical day-to-day usage of the technology. ■ Financial Technology is predicted to remain a key player in the market, especially with key trends such as cashless payment systems continuing to have a strong presence. ■ For 2019, we expect professionals with experience as full stack engineers, security engineers, cloud engineers, and data scientists to be some of the most sought after talent in the market.
Infographics 650~749 3%
Software Engineer 8%
750~799 12%
900~ 26%
TOEIC® score
800~849 24%
iOS Android Application Engineer 23%
850~899 35% Infrastructure Engineer 8%
UX & UI Designer 5%
7~7.99 4% 20~ 9%
CIO 10% CTO 15%
Successful Job Searches
Front End Engineer 20%
15~19.99 23%
Data Scientist 8% DevOps Engineer 3%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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8~8.99 9%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
9~9.99 27%
12~14.99 23% 10~11.99 5%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
7 - 12M
Architect
5 - 12M
7 - 18M
5 - 10M
7 - 12M
CIO
7 - 15M
12 - 30M
7 - 15M
12 - 20M
CTO
7 - 15M
12 - 30M
7 - 15M
12 - 20M
Data Scientist
5 - 12M
7 - 25M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
DevOps Engineer
5 - 12M
8 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Front End Engineer
5 - 9M
7 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Infrastructure Engineer
5 - 12M
7 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
iOS / Android Application Engineer
5 - 12M
8 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Product Manager
7 - 13M
8 - 18M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Project Management
7 - 13M
8 - 18M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
Research & Development
7 - 12M
10 - 25M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
Security Engineer
5 - 10M
8 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
Software Engineer
5 - 10M
8 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
UX & UI Designer
5 - 9M
7 - 13M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Energy
5 - 8M
Consumer Goods
7 - 25M
Consulting
5 - 13M
Chemical
AI Engineer
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 16M
-
10-14M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 14M
5 - 8M
8 - 12M
Legal Counsel
17M +
17 - 18M +
-
18+
Legal Director
14M
14 - 15M +
-
16M +
Legal Manager
9 - 11M
10 - 12M +
-
10 - 11M
Legal Counsel
6 - 8M
7 - 9M +
-
8M +
Legal Specialist
5 - 7M
6 - 8M +
-
8M +
CFO
-
15 - 25M
-
12 - 18M
Controller
-
13 - 18M
-
8 - 15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 15M
-
8 - 12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 14M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 9M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
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Software
12 - 25M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 28M +
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Financial Services
Back Office
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions Salary Forecast 2019
Software
“... heavily influenced by two major factors: an ageing work population, and workstyle reform.”
Featured Topics ■ The ever-evolving Software sector continues to be heavily influenced by two major factors: an ageing work population, and workstyle reform. ■ Japan’s oft-mentioned decreasing workforce has strongly assisted in the development of AI and RPA products, with technology for HR systems showing particular growth. ■ Furthermore, remote work, work-life balance, and work-style reform have all become mainstay trends in the market and companies are being forced to adopt proper policies to maintain competitive in the recruitment of key professionals. However, with the inherent risk woven into these reforms, concurrent advances in cyber security and cloud computing have been required. ■ We expect 2019 to continue the trend of companies actively engaging in digital transformation.
Infographics Support / Help Desk 6% 650~749 8% 750~799 17%
900~ 33%
Smartphone / Android Engineer 22%
800~849 25%
Security Engineer 6%
20~ 6~6.99 3% 3%
15~19.99 13%
Cloud Engineer 17%
Successful Job Searches
TOEIC® score
850~899 17%
Architect 5%
Project Management 17%
ERP Consultant 8%
Data Scientist 5%
12~14.99 20%
Embedded System Engineer 11%
Network Engineer 3%
＊These figures are based on the successful job searches made by consultants at Bilingual Recruitment Solutions over the last 12 months.
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7~7.99 14%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY)
10~11.99 17%
9~9.99 7%
8~8.99 23%
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Cloud Engineer
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Data Scientist
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 10M
8 -13M
Embedded System Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 -9 M
ERP Consultant
8 - 10M
10 - 20M
5 - 8M
7 -10M
In-house IT System Engineer (Infra)
5 - 8M
8 - 15M
5 - 8M
7-12M
In-house IT System Engineer (Planning / Application)
5 - 8M
8 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 12M
Network Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Package / System Implementation
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Pre-Sales
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 10M
7 - 12M
Project Manager (Infra)
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 10M
7 - 12M
Project Manager (Web / Open / PKG Development)
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 10M
7 - 12M
Research & Development
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 10M
7 - 12M
Security Engineer
8 - 12M
12 - 20M
5 - 10M
8 - 12M
Server Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5- 8M
8 - 12M
Smartphone / Android Engineer
8 - 10M
10 - 15M
5- 8M
7 - 10M
Support / Help Desk
4 - 6M
6 - 8M
4 - 6M
5 - 7M
System Engineer (Mainframe)
5 - 7M
7 - 10M
5 - 7M
6 - 8M
System Engineer (Web / Open / PKG Development)
6 - 8M
8 - 12M
5 - 8M
7 - 10M
Financial Services
9 - 13M
Energy
5 - 10M
Consumer Goods
12 - 20M
Consulting
8 - 12M
Chemical
Architect
Capital Goods
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Automotive
Front Office
＊Figures are based on total annual salaries, including base annual salary, incentive bonuses, and all other benefits, unless otherwise specified.
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Tokyo
Salary Range (in millions of JPY) Osaka
Role
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
Years' Experience 3 - 5 yrs exp 5 + yrs exp
HR Manager / Business Partner
-
8 - 14M
-
10-14M
Talent Acquisition
5 - 10M
8 - 16M
5 - 8M
8-12M
Compensation & Benefits
5 - 10M
10 - 18M
5 - 8M
8-12M
Learning & Development
5 - 10M
10 - 17M
5 - 8M
8-12M
General Counsel
19 - 21M
20 - 23M +
18+
Legal Director
14 - 16M
15 - 17M +
16M +
Legal Manager
12 - 13M
10 - 13M +
10 - 12M
Legal Counsel
7 - 8M
7 - 10M +
8M +
Legal Specialist
5 - 7M
7 - 9M +
8M +
CFO
-
15 - 25M
-
12-18M
Controller
-
13 - 18M
-
8-15M
FP&A Manager
-
10 - 15M
-
8-12M
Accounting Manager
-
8 - 14M
-
8 - 12M
Accountant
-
5 - 9M
-
5 - 8M
Office Manager
-
7 - 10M
-
7 - 10M
General Affairs Manager
-
8 - 12M
-
7 - 10M
Executive Assistant
-
5 - 7M
-
5 - 7M
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Software
12 - 25M
Online
-
Hardware
12 - 28M +
SCM
-
Pharmaceuticals
Head of Human Resources
Medical Device
Back Office
BRS Bilingual Recruitment Solutions https://brs-p.jp/en/
About Bilingual Recruitment Solutions
BRS ̶ Bilingual Recruitment Solutions ̶ is a
PERSOL is proud of the role it plays, in cooperation
permanent recruitment division of PERSOL CAREER
with government agencies, in helping Japanese
CO., LTD. Since 2012, we have achieved unrivaled
workers gain skills and experience. In the same spirit,
growth in all aspects of our business, and our teams
BRS was established to address the growing need to
have firmly established themselves as leaders in
match professionals in these areas of specialization
their respective industry markets. For 2019, we are
with expanding Japanese and multinational
forecasted for major growth; and with the
employers.
solidification of our teams and specializations, we will be able to provide even more in-depth consultative services to both companies and bilingual professionals, throughout Japan. As the international recruitment arm of the PERSOL Group, we utilize a network of over 40,000 employees throughout Asia and partnerships with over 30,000 clients. Leveraging these extensive resources on behalf of both clients and candidates, we deliver an unrivalled personalized service as a leading permanent recruitment consultancy. We place multilingual professionals within multinational firms in the key specialization areas of Accounting & Finance, Automotive, Business Technology, Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing, Enterprise Technology, Consulting Services, Human Resources, IT Sales, Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
BRS
Bilingual Recruitment Solutions https://brs-p.jp/en/
In drawing up this survey, we tapped into a vast network of professionals living and working in Japan. Our connections span all industries, position levels, and salary ranges. To the best of our knowledge, we are confident in the accuracy of this survey’s findings. Should you have any general inquiries, please contact us at info.brs@persol.co.jp
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