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Locksmith: United States vs Japan

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States pays 93% more

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United States

USD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$46,000

per year

Local Currency (USD)

$46,000

per year

PPP Adjusted

$41,148

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

8,084

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 0%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$23,833

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯3,551,117

per year

PPP Adjusted

$53,584

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

7,892

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$46.0K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$23.8K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$41.1K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$53.6K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
8,084
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
7,892

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Locksmiths in United States earn 93% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 30%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Locksmiths more: United States or Japan?β–Ύ

United States pays Locksmiths an estimated $46,000 USD per year, which is 93% more than Japan's estimated $23,833 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Locksmith in United States vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $41,148 USD in United States 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?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Locksmith in United States can buy about 8,084 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index