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Senior Project Manager​

Salary for Senior Project Manager​

12000000 - 18000000

25th percentile
12000000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
50th percentile
15000000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
75th percentile
18000000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.
Our salaries do not include bonuses, benefits or perks. We report salaries in percentiles and ranges, recognizing that professionals join companies at varied experience levels. Small companies: S < ¥500 million Midsize companies: ¥500 million ≤ M ≤ ¥1 billion Large companies: L > ¥1 billion
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Our starting salary projections come from a detailed, multistep process that ensures our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They’re based on real compensation data for job candidates our recruiters have matched with companies across Japan. The Salary Guide from Robert Half is the original. We’ve been publishing salary forecasts since 1950, and our guide has served as a trusted source for employers, job seekers, industry associations, government and educational institutions, and national and local media.