How much does a bank salesperson make in Japan?
a year · about $23 an hour
The average bank salesperson in Japan makes $44,961 (¥6.74M) a year, monthly pay × 12 plus bonus, about the same as a typical worker in Japan (average, 2025, Japan's Basic Survey on Wage Structure).
What do they do?
They check customer news and the day's schedule, then visit people or businesses to hear their needs and discuss loans or savings. Back at the branch, they write reports and loan proposals, coordinate with colleagues, and plan the next day.
Did you know? A Japanese bank sales worker may help two businesses meet to find a new buyer or supplier—not just offer loans.
Is that a lot?
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How do you become one?
In Japan, many enter after university or junior college by passing a bank's hiring process; no special pre-entry license is required. New hires train and often gain experience in other departments before sales, learning useful licenses along the way.
Why does pay differ?
In Japan, pay can vary with experience and seniority, employer type and size, location, and working hours. Specialties and useful licenses can open different roles, while overtime and bonus rules can also change total pay.
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Data table and sources
| Company size | Everyone | Men | Women | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any size | $44,961 | $49,059 | $38,842 | 37.1 |
| Big company | $46,263 | $51,797 | $39,674 | 37 |
| Mid-size | $39,223 | $41,591 | $32,040 | 36.8 |
| Small company | $61,625 | $62,346 | $59,339 | 41.7 |
Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025 (regular workers, by occupation) (e-Stat). Yearly pay = monthly contractual cash earnings × 12 + annual bonus. Averages for regular workers at firms with 10+ employees. Public employees (teachers, police, firefighters) and company executives are not in this survey. e-stat.go.jp
Pages used for the text
- shigoto.mhlw.go.jp/User/Occupation/Detail/454
- www.mhlw.go.jp/toukei/list/chinginkouzou_b.html
- www.saiyo.bk.mufg.jp/recruit/info.html
- www.taikobank.jp/recruit/faq.php
- shingakunet.com/bunnya/w0004/x0738/naruniha
- shingakunet.com/bunnya/w0004/x0738/ichinichi
Data: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY