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👔 How much does a company president/ceo make?
Answer: Tracked by government and private surveys of executive pay.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Company president (Japan) · average | $311,733 | Government statistics | National Personnel Authority survey (2022) |
| Japan Top executive (Japan) · median | $620,000 | Private survey | Tokyo Shoko Research (2025) |
- Average company president pay. Big companies (1,000+ staff) pay 67.71 million yen; small ones pay 32.95 million.
- Middle value for 1,345 listed-company executives whose pay (all over 100 million yen) is individually disclosed.