AIPF
โ† Supply Chain Manager in all countries

Supply Chain Manager: 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)

$19,658

per year

Local Currency (CNY)

ยฅ142,324

per year

PPP Adjusted

$117,963

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

5,715

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 10%

Higher Pay
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต

Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$51,645

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

ยฅ7,695,105

per year

PPP Adjusted

$116,114

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

17,101

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$19.7K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$51.6K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
$118.0K
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
$116.1K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
5,715
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
17,101

Key Takeaways

  • โ—

    Supply Chain Managers 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 Supply Chain Manager's salary buys 3.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

Compare your own salary

Free ยท No login required

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Supply Chain Managers more: China or Japan?โ–พ

Japan pays Supply Chain Managers an estimated $51,645 USD per year, which is 163% more than China's estimated $19,658 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Supply Chain Manager in China vs Japan?โ–พ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $117,963 USD in China and $116,114 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Supply Chain Managers?โ–พ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Supply Chain Manager in China can buy about 5,715 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 17,101 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