Firefighter: Japan vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 42% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$32,454
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥4,835,646
per year
PPP Adjusted
$72,967
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
10,746
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$46,083
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€42,396
per year
PPP Adjusted
$66,594
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
8,014
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Firefighters in Germany earn 42% more than in Japan (nominal USD).
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After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), both countries offer similar real value.
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Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Firefighters more: Japan or Germany?▾
Germany pays Firefighters an estimated $46,083 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $32,454 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Firefighter in Japan vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $72,967 USD in Japan and $66,594 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Firefighters?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Firefighter in Japan can buy about 10,746 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 8,014 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 · OECD · World Bank · Big Mac Index