Salary Comparison

Android Developer Salary:
Tokyo vs Osaka

Side-by-side gross salary, after-tax take-home pay, and purchasing power comparison. Updated June 2026.

Tokyo
$108,335
/ year
+26%
difference
Osaka
$86,037
/ year
Bottom line: Tokyo wins on all three metrics — higher salary, more take-home pay, and greater purchasing power. How is this calculated? →
Metric
Tokyo
Osaka
Median Gross Salary
Annual, before tax
$108,335✓ higher
$86,037
Entry Level
0–2 years experience
$70,060✓ higher
$55,640
Senior Level
8+ years experience
$167,521✓ higher
$133,041
Est. Take-Home Pay
After income tax + FICA
$73,668✓ higher
$58,505
Purchasing Power
Equivalent in median-CoL city
$80,248✓ higher
$74,815
Cost of Living Index
Relative to US median (1.00)
1.35×
1.15×✓ lower
Percentile 10 (Low)
Bottom 10% of earners
$10,368,880✓ higher
$8,234,720
Percentile 90 (High)
Top 10% of earners
$24,793,108✓ higher
$19,690,068

What if you move from Tokyo to Osaka?

Gross salary change
$22,298
26% decrease
Take-home change
$15,163
per year after tax
Purchasing power change
$5,433
equivalent real income

Take-home pay is estimated using 2024 US federal tax brackets (single filer) + 7.65% FICA, or a blended international effective rate. Purchasing power converts gross salary to an equivalent in a US median cost-of-living city (index 1.00×). Full methodology →

Salary Range Comparison

Tokyo$108,335
P10: $10,368,880Median: $108,335P90: $24,793,108
Osaka$86,037
P10: $8,234,720Median: $86,037P90: $19,690,068

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Frequently Asked Questions

▶Does a Android Developer earn more in Tokyo or Osaka?

The median Android Developer salary in Tokyo is ¥16,033,580/yr compared to ¥12,733,476/yr in Osaka. Tokyo pays 26% more in gross terms.

▶Is a Android Developer salary worth more in Tokyo or Osaka after cost of living?

After adjusting for local cost of living, your Tokyo salary has the purchasing power of $80,248/yr in a median-cost city, vs $74,815/yr for Osaka. Tokyo offers stronger real purchasing power.

▶What is the take-home pay for a Android Developer in Tokyo vs Osaka?

After estimated taxes, a Android Developer in Tokyo takes home approximately $73,668/yr, vs $58,505/yr in Osaka. These are estimates based on standard federal tax rates and do not account for state/local taxes or deductions.