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Tohoku University Salaries 2026 | AcademicJobs
Based on 26 job posts analysed by AcademicJobs.com, the higher education salary benchmark.
Professors at Tohoku earn around ¥7,250,000.
| Group | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Academic | ¥5,000,000–¥8,100,000 | 52 posts |
| Administrative and professional | ¥6,250,000 | 2 posts |
Academic roles
| Role | Current salaries | What this is |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | ¥7,250,000 | 8 posts |
| Associate Professor | ¥8,000,000 | 7 posts |
| Research Fellow | ¥5,500,000 | 7 posts |
| Post-Doc | ¥5,750,000 | 6 posts |
| Research | ¥5,750,000 | 6 posts |
| Assistant Professor | ¥8,000,000 | 5 posts |
| Tenure | ¥6,500,000 | 5 posts |
| Tenure-track | ¥8,100,000 | 5 posts |
| Post Doc Research Fellow | ¥5,750,000 | 2 posts |
| Faculty Researcher | ¥5,000,000 | 1 posts |
Tohoku University pay in Japan depends on whether the post is academic, executive, HR or professional staff.
Professor posts at Tohoku cluster around ¥7,250,000.
Among 26 posts, Professor is the most common title.
Where the groups can be compared, Academic pays the most.
Sendai currently has 0 live jobs at Tohoku University.
This benchmark was updated October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
💵 What is the average salary at Tohoku University?
The median posted salary at Tohoku University is ¥6,500,000.
🎓 How much does a professor earn at Tohoku University?
Professors at Tohoku University earn around ¥7,250,000.
Professor median¥7,250,0004% above the Japan median
#5 of 14 in Japan
Highest-paid roleTenure-track, ¥8,100,000
Tohoku University
Tohoku University, established in 1907, is a leading research institution in Japan, known for its commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and fostering a diverse academic community.
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