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Pilot salary in Japan 2026
First officer pay at 2 airlines based in Japan runs from $46k to $76k a year gross, with a median of $62k. The highest figure in this list is at All Nippon Airways. Captain pay at 2 airlines based in Japan runs from $99k to $159k a year gross, with a median of $130k. The highest figure in this list is at All Nippon Airways.
Gross yearly pay in US dollars, converted at current exchange rates. Monthly pay is counted 12 times, hourly rates at 900 paid hours a year. Figures come from collective agreements, official airline packages, the aviation press and, where nothing better exists, unofficial figures (marked). Updated 3 Nov 2026.
| Airline | First officer | Captain | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nippon Airways Japan | $48k–76k | $102k–159k | Unofficial |
| Japan Airlines Japan | $46k–76k | $99k–159k | Unofficial |
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