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The average pay for a Computer Software Developer is JPY 9,007,825 a year and JPY 4,331 an hour in Wakayama, Japan. The average salary range for a Computer Software Developer is between JPY 6,188,376 and JPY 10,998,554. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Computer Software Developer. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Wakayama, Japan.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Popular Certifications for Computer Software Developer
Popular Certifications for Computer Software Developer
- Secret Clearance - U.S. Government
- Top Secret Clearance - U.S. Government
- CompTIA Security+
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Salary Potential
Salary Potential
Estimated salary in 2031:
JPY 10,678,226
5 Year Change:
19 %
Shift Differentials
Shift Differentials
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Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県, Wakayama-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [wa.kaꜜ.ja.ma, wa.ka.ja.maꜜ.keɴ]) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Wakayama Prefecture has a population of 876,030 (as of 1 February 2025) and a geographic area of 4,724 square kilometres (1,824 sq mi). Wakayama Prefecture borders Osaka Prefecture to the north, and Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture to the northeast.
Wakayama is the capital and largest city of Wakayama Prefecture, with other major ci...
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Computer Software Developer is JPY 9,007,825 a year and JPY 4,331 an hour in Wakayama, Japan. The average salary range for a Computer Software Developer is between JPY 6,188,376 and JPY 10,998,554. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Computer Software Developer. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Wakayama, Japan.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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View our ProductsComputer Software Developer Job Description
Description: Develops, plans and analyzes, designs products, and programs computer software that requires extensive research. Utilizes advance knowledge in the field of computer science or software engineering along with advanced knowledge of software development and methodologies. Excludes paraprofessional positions.
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Computer Software Developer
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About Wakayama, Japan
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Description:
Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県, Wakayama-ken; Japanese pronunciation: [wa.kaꜜ.ja.ma, wa.ka.ja.maꜜ.keɴ]) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Wakayama Prefecture has a population of 876,030 (as of 1 February 2025) and a geographic area of 4,724 square kilometres (1,824 sq mi). Wakayama Prefecture borders Osaka Prefecture to the north, and Mie Prefecture and Nara Prefecture to the northeast.
Wakayama is the capital and largest city of Wakayama Prefecture, with other major ci...
Computer Software Developer Job Description
Description: Develops, plans and analyzes, designs products, and programs computer software that requires extensive research. Utilizes advance knowledge in the field of computer science or software engineering along with advanced knowledge of software development and methodologies. Excludes paraprofessional positions.
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