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Network Engineer: Singapore vs Japan

Side-by-side salary comparison Β· Estimated based on OECD & BLS data

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore pays 51% more

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Singapore

SGD

Estimated Salary (USD)

$72,457

per year

Local Currency (SGD)

S$97,092

per year

PPP Adjusted

$65,289

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,286

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Top 14%

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Japan

JPY

Estimated Salary (USD)

$48,122

per year

Local Currency (JPY)

Β₯7,170,178

per year

PPP Adjusted

$108,193

purchasing power

Big Mac Power

15,934

burgers / year

Global Percentile

Bottom 48%

Visual Comparison

Salary (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
$72.5K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$48.1K

PPP Adjusted (USD)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
$65.3K
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
$108.2K

Big Mac Power (burgers/year)

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore
15,286
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
15,934

Key Takeaways

  • ●

    Network Engineers in Singapore earn 51% more than in Japan (nominal USD).

  • ●

    After adjusting for purchasing power (PPP), Japan actually leads by 66%.

  • ●

    Using the Big Mac Index, a Network Engineer's salary buys 1.0x more Big Macs in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays Network Engineers more: Singapore or Japan?β–Ύ

Singapore pays Network Engineers an estimated $72,457 USD per year, which is 51% more than Japan's estimated $48,122 USD.

What is the PPP-adjusted salary for a Network Engineer in Singapore vs Japan?β–Ύ

The PPP-adjusted salary is $65,289 USD in Singapore and $108,193 USD in Japan. PPP adjustment accounts for cost of living differences between the two countries.

How does the purchasing power compare for Network Engineers?β–Ύ

Using the Big Mac Index, a Network Engineer in Singapore can buy about 15,286 Big Macs per year, while in Japan it's about 15,934 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 Β· OECD Β· World Bank Β· Big Mac Index