What are Finance & Accounting professionals earning in Japan?
Salary expectations are changing as companies compete for experienced Finance & Accounting professionals, particularly those who can operate across borders, support business decisions, and take on broader leadership responsibilities.
Our Finance & Accounting Leaders Salary Guide Japan 2026 provides a market reference for professionals and employers looking to understand current compensation levels across key Finance & Accounting functions.
What the 2026 guide covers
The guide includes salary benchmarks across:
- Accounting — from Accounts Payable/Receivable and General Ledger Managers to Accounting Directors
- FP&A — including FP&A Manager and Director positions
- Executive — including CFO and Head of Finance roles
- Treasury — from Treasury Accountant to Treasury Manager
- Auditing — from Junior Auditor through Audit Director
- Tax — including Tax Accountant, Manager and Director positions
Salary ranges are presented as low, median and high levels, providing a useful reference point depending on experience, skills and role complexity.
For example, the median salary benchmark in the guide reaches ¥25 million for CFO positions, while FP&A Director roles have a median benchmark of ¥17 million.
More than just salary numbers
Compensation can vary significantly depending on factors such as role scope, industry, company size, organizational complexity, seniority and experience.
Our research also highlights broader compensation trends. Professionals changing jobs typically see an 8–10% increase in total compensation, while Pharmaceutical and Technology are among the industries offering some of the most competitive compensation packages.
The guide also looks beyond base salary, including considerations around bonus structures, bonus timing, hand-over planning and start-date alignment when changing roles.
Get the full Salary Guide
Whether you are planning your next career move, reviewing your current compensation, or hiring Finance & Accounting talent, having an up-to-date market reference can help you make better-informed decisions.
Download the full Trusted Partners Finance & Accounting Leaders Salary Guide Japan 2026 to access the complete salary benchmarks and market insights.