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Credit Analyst: China vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison ยท Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan pays 163% more

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ

China

CNY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$13,489

per year

Local Currency (CNY)

ยฅ97,660

per year

PPP Adjusted

$80,945

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

3,921

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 10%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$35,439

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ5,280,411

per year

PPP Adjusted

$79,678

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

11,735

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$13.5K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$35.4K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$80.9K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$79.7K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
3,921
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
11,735

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Credit Analysts in Japan earn 163% more than in China (nominal USD).

  • โ—

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.

  • โ—

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Credit Analyst's salary buys 3.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Credit Analysts more: China or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Credit Analysts an estimated $35,439 USD per year, which is 163% more than China's estimated $13,489 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Credit Analyst in China vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $80,945 USD in China and $79,678 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Credit Analysts?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Credit Analyst in China can buy about 3,921 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,735 Big Macs.

Estimated based on OECD & BLS data. Actual salaries vary by experience, company, and region. Data is for informational purposes only.

Sources: BLS OEWS ยท OECD ยท World Bank ยท Big Mac Index