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⚖️ How much does a lawyer make?
Answer: The bar association publishes median and average income.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Lawyer (Japan) · average | $154,667 | Association figure | Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2023-2025) |
| Japan Lawyer (Japan) · median | $98,000 | Association figure | Japan Federation of Bar Associations (2023-2025) |
- Average lawyer income from a bar association survey. Estimates range 20.8-25.6 million yen; this is the middle.
- The middle value of lawyer incomes, about 14.4 to 15 million yen, lower than the average income.