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⚖️ How much does a judge (japan) make?
Answer: Set by Japan's Judges' Compensation Act.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Chief Justice of Japan · set amount | $167,600 | Set by law | Judges' Compensation Act (2026) |
| Japan Supreme Court Justice (Japan) · set amount | $122,240 | Set by law | Judges' Compensation Act (2026) |
- The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's pay is set by law at 2.095 million yen a month, times 12 (as of April 2026).
- A Supreme Court justice's pay, same as the top prosecutor's, is 1.528 million yen a month; younger judges earn less.