Find out what your Japan IT offer is really worth before you sign
16 years in Japan · Network engineer · Former JET ALT
It's a spreadsheet that shows what an IT offer in Japan is worth once the fine print is counted. It also gives you the words to use when you ask for more.
I've renegotiated my own salary in Japan every couple of years, and I've walked colleagues and even my own manager through the same conversation.
Instant download. Opens in Excel or Google Sheets.
Who it's for
- You have an IT job offer in Japan, or you're about to ask for a raise.
- You think you might be underpaid and want to check before you say anything.
What you get
- Salary benchmarks for eight IT roles, from helpdesk to AI and ML. They're split by experience and company type, and every number is sourced.
- A minashi zangyo check. That's the fixed overtime some contracts fold into your salary.
- An offer comparison that puts up to three offers side by side as one real total.
- Negotiation scripts in English and Japanese, plus the follow up email I use myself.
Who this isn't for
This isn't for you if
- You want salary numbers for jobs outside IT. The benchmarks only cover IT roles, although the overtime check and offer comparison work for any salaried job.
- You need visa or immigration advice. That's a job for a licensed 行政書士 (visa specialist) or an immigration lawyer, not me.
- You want someone to find you a job. I'm not a recruitment agency.
- You want someone to negotiate for you. The scripts give you the words, and you have the conversation yourself.
Questions
How much is it?
$19, paid once. You download it straight away from Gumroad.
What do I need to open it?
Excel or Google Sheets. Then you fill in your own numbers.
I'm not in IT. Is it still useful?
Partly. The overtime check and the offer comparison work for any salaried job offer. The salary benchmarks only cover IT roles.
Are the scripts in Japanese?
Yes. The negotiation scripts and the follow up email come in English and Japanese.
Check your offer before you sign
Instant download for $19.