How much does Imasaki Yukihiko make?
Answer: The Chief Justice's salary is set by law, and Imasaki's yearly pay is about ¥25.14 million.
Set by law Just the basic salary; allowances and bonuses aren't included, and the source isn't official.
About 5× the Average worker in Japan.
Per month, day, hour and second
Based on pay of about $167,600 (¥25.14M) in 2026| Per month | $14K (¥2.1M) |
|---|---|
| Per day | $459 (¥69,000) |
| Per hour | $19.13 (¥2,870) |
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 $459) is about 5 days of pay for the average worker in Japan. Calculated
| Name | Year | Amount | Imasaki Yukihiko earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚖️ Hayashi Michiharu | 2026 | $122,240 Yearly salary | 1.4× |
| ⚖️ Kawahara Ryuji | 2026 | $122,240 Yearly salary | 1.4× |
| ⚖️ Typical Judge in the US | 2025 | $153,990 | 1.1× |
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 Imasaki Yukihiko make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $167,600 (¥25.14M) in 2026 by 365 gives about $459 a day.
Who earns more, Imasaki Yukihiko or Hayashi Michiharu?
Imasaki Yukihiko: about $167,600 (¥25.14M) (2026). Hayashi Michiharu: about $122,240 (¥18.34M) (2026). Imasaki Yukihiko earns about 1.4× as much.
Did Imasaki Yukihiko 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