Instructional Designer: China vs Japan
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇯🇵 Japan pays 163% more
China
CNY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$14,483
per year
Local Currency (CNY)
¥104,857
per year
PPP Adjusted
$86,909
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
4,210
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 10%
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$38,050
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥5,669,450
per year
PPP Adjusted
$85,548
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
12,599
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Instructional Designers in Japan earn 163% more than in China (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 Instructional Designer's salary buys 3.0x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Instructional Designers more: China or Japan?▾
Japan pays Instructional Designers an estimated $38,050 USD per year, which is 163% more than China's estimated $14,483 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Instructional Designer in China vs Japan?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $86,909 USD in China and $85,548 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Instructional Designers?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Instructional Designer in China can buy about 4,210 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 12,599 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