Kids' questions / Politics & public office
👨⚖️ How much does a prosecutor make?
Answer: Set by Japan's Prosecutors' Compensation Act.
Published figures
| Figure | Amount | Reliability | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Supreme Court Justice (Japan) · set amount | $122,240 | Set by law | Judges' Compensation Act (2026) |
- A Supreme Court justice's pay, same as the top prosecutor's, is 1.528 million yen a month; younger judges earn less.