How much does Kawahara Ryuji make?
Answer: A Prosecutor General's salary is set by law, and Kawahara's yearly pay is about ¥18.34 million.
Set by law This is the base pay for Japan's top prosecutor, set equal to a Supreme Court justice's salary.
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 | Kawahara Ryuji earns |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚖️ Hayashi Michiharu | 2026 | $122,240 Yearly salary | 1× |
| ⚖️ Imasaki Yukihiko | 2026 | $167,600 Yearly salary | 0.7× |
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 Kawahara Ryuji make in a day?
Dividing pay of about $122,240 (¥18.34M) in 2026 by 365 gives about $335 a day.
Who earns more, Kawahara Ryuji or Hayashi Michiharu?
Kawahara Ryuji: about $122,240 (¥18.34M) (2026). Hayashi Michiharu: about $122,240 (¥18.34M) (2026). About the same.
Did Kawahara Ryuji 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.