Judge: Japan vs Germany
Side-by-side salary comparison · Estimated based on OECD & BLS data
🇩🇪 Germany pays 42% more
Japan
JPY
Estimated Salary (USD)
$80,514
per year
Local Currency (JPY)
¥11,996,586
per year
PPP Adjusted
$181,020
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
26,660
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Bottom 48%
Germany
EUR
Estimated Salary (USD)
$114,325
per year
Local Currency (EUR)
€105,179
per year
PPP Adjusted
$165,211
purchasing power
Big Mac Power
19,883
burgers / year
Global Percentile
Top 19%
Visual Comparison
Salary (USD)
PPP Adjusted (USD)
Big Mac Power (burgers/year)
Key Takeaways
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Judges 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 Judge's salary buys 1.3x more Big Macs in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays Judges more: Japan or Germany?▾
Germany pays Judges an estimated $114,325 USD per year, which is 42% more than Japan's estimated $80,514 USD.
What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Judge in Japan vs Germany?▾
The PPP-adjusted salary is $181,020 USD in Japan and $165,211 USD in Germany. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.
How does the purchasing power compare for Judges?▾
Using the Big Mac Index, a Judge in Japan can buy about 26,660 Big Macs per year, while in Germany it's about 19,883 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