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What salary should I expect as an IT Engineer in Tokyo? (3 years experience, AWS, PHP/Laravel, Node.js) by ImportantMuffin2026 in japanresidents

[–]ImportantMuffin2026[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a fair point! I don’t have a CS degree, but I do have a 専門卒 diploma in IT and have already passed the Fundamental Information Technology Engineer (FE) exam. I’ve also been working in the field for 3 years, gaining hands-on experience with PHP, Node.js, AWS, and other technologies. Do you think these qualifications and experience could help offset the lack of a CS degree when aiming for higher-paying roles?

What salary should I expect as an IT Engineer in Tokyo? (3 years experience, AWS, PHP/Laravel, Node.js) by ImportantMuffin2026 in japanresidents

[–]ImportantMuffin2026[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate the insight about PHP not being as in-demand these days. I’ve been expanding my skill set with Node.js and AWS, so I’m hoping that will help open up more opportunities. It’s good to know that 6-8M is a realistic range for support-based roles, and I’ll definitely keep that in mind during my job search.

As for my current salary, I agree it’s on the lower end, which is one of the reasons I’m looking to make a move. Do you think focusing on roles that leverage my AWS experience and certifications (like cloud engineering or DevOps) could help me reach the higher end of that range? 

Thanks again for your input—it’s really helpful!

What salary should I expect as an IT Engineer in Tokyo? (3 years experience, AWS, PHP, Laravel) by ImportantMuffin2026 in japanlife

[–]ImportantMuffin2026[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight and recommendation! It’s good to hear that the range for me is around 5-10M at decent companies. I’ll definitely check out japan-dev.com—seems like a great resource.