Japan Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group
How much does Masayoshi Son make?
Answer: Son is officially paid about ¥100 million a year at SoftBank, but his wealth is estimated at $80 billion in 2026, Japan's richest.
Executive pay (2025)
$666,667 (¥100M)
Company filing This is the salary the company officially reports; his personal wealth comes from rising stock value instead.
Masayoshi Son$666,667
Average worker in Japan$33,720
About 20× the Average worker in Japan.
Estimated net worth
Year by yearHollow dots are media estimates; filled dots are official figures.
| Year | Amount | Reliability | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28.2B | Media estimate | This is Forbes Japan's 2025 estimate; his wealth then jumped a lot more in 2026. |
| 2026 | $80B | Media estimate | This is Forbes Japan's 2026 estimate, and it made him Japan's richest person. |
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Sources and data
Sources: irbank.net / forbesjapan.com / memorva.jp. “Estimated” figures come from news or magazines, not from the person. Assets are self-reported at disclosure time, with land counted at its tax value.