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Locksmith: Australia vs Japan

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia pays 43% more

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Australia

AUD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$34,110

per year

Local Currency (AUD)

A$52,188

per year

PPP Adjusted

$40,260

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,004

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 17%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$23,833

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ3,551,117

per year

PPP Adjusted

$53,584

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,892

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
$34.1K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$23.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
$40.3K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$53.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
7,004
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
7,892

Key Takeaways

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    Locksmiths in Australia earn 43% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

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    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 33%.

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    Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith's salary buys 1.1x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Locksmiths more: Australia or Japan?โ–พ

Australia pays Locksmiths an estimated $34,110 USD per year, which is 43% more than Japan's estimated $23,833 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Locksmith in Australia vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $40,260 USD in Australia and $53,584 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Locksmiths?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith in Australia can buy about 7,004 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 7,892 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