How much does Hayashi Michiharu make?
Answer: Supreme Court justices' pay is set by law; Hayashi earns about ¥18.34 million a year.
Set by law This is a Supreme Court justice's base pay; it leaves out allowances and bonuses.
About 3.6× the Average worker in Japan.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $122,240 (¥18.34M) in 2026| Per month | $10K (¥1.53M) |
|---|---|
| Per day | $335 (¥50,000) |
| Per hour | $13.95 (¥2,090) |
Calculated This spreads the year evenly over every hour, including sleep and days off. It is not pay per hour worked.
Compared with others
One day of pay (about $335) is about 3.6 days of pay for the average worker in Japan. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Hayashi Michiharu earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚖️ Kawahara Ryuji | 2026 | $122,240 Yearly salary | 1× |
| ⚖️ Imasaki Yukihiko | 2026 | $167,600 Yearly salary | 0.7× |
| ⚖️ Typical Judge in the US | 2025 | $153,990 | 0.8× |
Ratios compare the same kind of figure (estimated total earnings with estimates, salary with salary), both in dollars (¥150 = $1). When years differ, each row shows its own year.
Common questions
How much does Hayashi Michiharu make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $122,240 (¥18.34M) in 2026 by 365 gives about $335 a day.
Who earns more, Hayashi Michiharu or Kawahara Ryuji?
Hayashi Michiharu: about $122,240 (¥18.34M) (2026). Kawahara Ryuji: about $122,240 (¥18.34M) (2026). About the same.
Did Hayashi Michiharu announce this pay figure?
No. It is set by law, so anyone can look it up.
Sources and data
Sources: yamanaka-bengoshi.jp. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person.
Their job: ⚖️ Judge — Judge (typical) $153,990