Editor: France vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇫🇷 France pays 27% more
France
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$43,151
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€39,699
per year
PPP Adjusted
$73,291
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
7,228
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 38%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$33,947
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥5,058,103
per year
PPP Adjusted
$76,323
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
11,241
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Editors in France earn 27% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Editor's salary buys 1.6x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Editors more: France or Japan?▾
France pays Editors an estimated $43,151 USD per year, which is 27% more than Japan's estimated $33,947 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Editor in France vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $73,291 USD in France and $76,323 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Editors?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Editor in France can buy about 7,228 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 11,241 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index