[Human Capital Survey: Precision Instruments/FA] Primary Source Comparison of Annual Salary vs. Overtime for 3 Major Companies | Fanuc 11.63 Million Yen, Canon 5,004 Yen/Hour
F-peri Co., Ltd. released a comparative survey on 'Career Reveal' regarding annual salaries and overtime hours of three major FA companies (Fanuc, Sysmex, Canon). Fanuc topped the annual salary at 11.63M yen, while Canon led in hourly wage efficiency at approx. 5,004 yen.
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'Career Reveal', an open infrastructure for human capital data operated by F-peri Co., Ltd., has cross-referenced and visualized the average annual salary and monthly average overtime hours in a comparable format for three major companies in the Precision Instruments and Factory Automation (FA) industry (Fanuc, Sysmex, and Canon), based on primary information such as securities reports, integrated reports, and sustainability reports.
The industry, which supports factory automation, precision instruments, and medical equipment with world-class market shares, has a strong image of 'high income'. However, in corporate research for job hunting or career changes, it is important to understand not only the salary level but also 'what kind of working style constitutes the compensation' (e.g., meritocracy, long-term stability, job-based employment). In this release, we summarize the differences in 'earning and working styles' of the three major companies from the perspectives of both annual salary and overtime.
* The data for each company published in this release basically refers to the latest disclosures (fiscal 2025). Overtime hours are based on the latest published information for fiscal 2024 or 2025.
■ Survey Result Summary
- The top annual salary is Fanuc at 11.639 million yen (average age 39.9), 2nd is Sysmex at 9.133 million yen (3rd consecutive year of increase), and 3rd is Canon at 8.817 million yen (an increase of about 740,000 yen over 4 years).
- Canon is the only one disclosing numerical overtime data, which is 16.0 hours/month (fiscal 2024), remaining stable over the past 3 years. Converted to an hourly wage, the levels are high: Canon is approx. 5,004 yen, and Sysmex is approx. 4,335 yen (based on total annual working hours).
- Although Fanuc and Sysmex do not disclose overtime hours, they explicitly state management-led optimization of working hours. The design philosophies of the three companies are clearly different: 'Earn the maximum amount' (Fanuc), 'Earn with maximum efficiency' (Canon), and 'Earn through a growth-oriented model' (Sysmex).
■ Average Annual Salary Ranking (Based on latest disclosures)
Created by Career Reveal based on each company's securities reports, integrated reports, sustainability reports, and ESG data books.
1st Fanuc Corporation: 11.639 million yen (Average age 39.9 years / Average tenure 15.0 years)
2nd Sysmex Corporation: 9.133 million yen (42.3 years / 12.7 years)
3rd Canon Inc.: 8.817 million yen (44.3 years / 18.9 years)
▼ Analysis by Career Reveal Editorial Department (Annual Salary) ▼
All three companies exceed the all-industry average (8.578 million yen), confirming that the Precision Instruments/FA industry is a high-value-added sector within manufacturing. Fanuc achieves 11.639 million yen at an average age of 39.9—a result of a merit-based design funded by irreplaceable industrial robots/CNCs and an operating profit margin around 30%. Canon represents a 'long-term accumulation type' that stably maintains the 8.81 million yen level with a high retention rate of an average 18.9 years tenure. Sysmex is an 'expertise-reflective type' that exceeded the 9 million yen mark with three consecutive years of growth against the backdrop of job-based human resources management. The compensation design philosophy differs for each of the three companies.
■ Overtime Hours and Hourly Wage Conversion (Based on latest disclosures)
Created by Career Reveal based on each company's securities reports, integrated reports, sustainability reports, and ESG data books.
- Canon Inc.: 16.0 hours/month (Total annual working hours 1,730 hours / Estimated hourly wage approx. 5,004 yen)
- Sysmex Corporation: Not disclosed (Total annual working hours 2,017 hours / Estimated hourly wage approx. 4,335 yen)
- Fanuc Corporation: Not disclosed (Total annual working hours not disclosed / Hourly wage conversion not calculable)
(Reference) Industry average overtime: 16.0 hours/month (Fiscal 2024, Canon data only)
▼ Analysis by Career Reveal Editorial Department (Overtime / Hourly Wage Conversion) ▼
The biggest point of interest is the reversal caused by 'hourly wage conversion'. Compared to Fanuc, which tops the annual salary, Canon, with 16 hours/month of overtime, has an estimated hourly wage of about 5,004 yen—the highest level in the industry, showing outstanding time efficiency even among domestic manufacturers. The editorial department interprets that the background of Fanuc and Sysmex not disclosing overtime hours is a professional-oriented HR philosophy that evaluates added value rather than the absolute amount of time. Whether to 'earn the maximum amount' or 'earn with maximum efficiency'—incorporating a perspective that considers 'time efficiency' as well as 'nominal annual salary' is an important axis when choosing a company.
■ Comprehensive Analysis by Career Reveal
Career Reveal's analysis confirmed that the three major companies in the Precision Instruments/FA industry maintain a high compensation level overall, with average annual salaries ranging from 8.817 million to 11.639 million yen, all exceeding the all-industry average. At the same time, the philosophies behind how earnings are designed have been clarified.
The industry, which supports factory automation, precision instruments, and medical equipment with world-class market shares, has a strong image of 'high income'. However, in corporate research for job hunting or career changes, it is important to understand not only the salary level but also 'what kind of working style constitutes the compensation' (e.g., meritocracy, long-term stability, job-based employment). In this release, we summarize the differences in 'earning and working styles' of the three major companies from the perspectives of both annual salary and overtime.
* The data for each company published in this release basically refers to the latest disclosures (fiscal 2025). Overtime hours are based on the latest published information for fiscal 2024 or 2025.
■ Survey Result Summary
- The top annual salary is Fanuc at 11.639 million yen (average age 39.9), 2nd is Sysmex at 9.133 million yen (3rd consecutive year of increase), and 3rd is Canon at 8.817 million yen (an increase of about 740,000 yen over 4 years).
- Canon is the only one disclosing numerical overtime data, which is 16.0 hours/month (fiscal 2024), remaining stable over the past 3 years. Converted to an hourly wage, the levels are high: Canon is approx. 5,004 yen, and Sysmex is approx. 4,335 yen (based on total annual working hours).
- Although Fanuc and Sysmex do not disclose overtime hours, they explicitly state management-led optimization of working hours. The design philosophies of the three companies are clearly different: 'Earn the maximum amount' (Fanuc), 'Earn with maximum efficiency' (Canon), and 'Earn through a growth-oriented model' (Sysmex).
■ Average Annual Salary Ranking (Based on latest disclosures)
Created by Career Reveal based on each company's securities reports, integrated reports, sustainability reports, and ESG data books.
1st Fanuc Corporation: 11.639 million yen (Average age 39.9 years / Average tenure 15.0 years)
2nd Sysmex Corporation: 9.133 million yen (42.3 years / 12.7 years)
3rd Canon Inc.: 8.817 million yen (44.3 years / 18.9 years)
▼ Analysis by Career Reveal Editorial Department (Annual Salary) ▼
All three companies exceed the all-industry average (8.578 million yen), confirming that the Precision Instruments/FA industry is a high-value-added sector within manufacturing. Fanuc achieves 11.639 million yen at an average age of 39.9—a result of a merit-based design funded by irreplaceable industrial robots/CNCs and an operating profit margin around 30%. Canon represents a 'long-term accumulation type' that stably maintains the 8.81 million yen level with a high retention rate of an average 18.9 years tenure. Sysmex is an 'expertise-reflective type' that exceeded the 9 million yen mark with three consecutive years of growth against the backdrop of job-based human resources management. The compensation design philosophy differs for each of the three companies.
■ Overtime Hours and Hourly Wage Conversion (Based on latest disclosures)
Created by Career Reveal based on each company's securities reports, integrated reports, sustainability reports, and ESG data books.
- Canon Inc.: 16.0 hours/month (Total annual working hours 1,730 hours / Estimated hourly wage approx. 5,004 yen)
- Sysmex Corporation: Not disclosed (Total annual working hours 2,017 hours / Estimated hourly wage approx. 4,335 yen)
- Fanuc Corporation: Not disclosed (Total annual working hours not disclosed / Hourly wage conversion not calculable)
(Reference) Industry average overtime: 16.0 hours/month (Fiscal 2024, Canon data only)
▼ Analysis by Career Reveal Editorial Department (Overtime / Hourly Wage Conversion) ▼
The biggest point of interest is the reversal caused by 'hourly wage conversion'. Compared to Fanuc, which tops the annual salary, Canon, with 16 hours/month of overtime, has an estimated hourly wage of about 5,004 yen—the highest level in the industry, showing outstanding time efficiency even among domestic manufacturers. The editorial department interprets that the background of Fanuc and Sysmex not disclosing overtime hours is a professional-oriented HR philosophy that evaluates added value rather than the absolute amount of time. Whether to 'earn the maximum amount' or 'earn with maximum efficiency'—incorporating a perspective that considers 'time efficiency' as well as 'nominal annual salary' is an important axis when choosing a company.
■ Comprehensive Analysis by Career Reveal
Career Reveal's analysis confirmed that the three major companies in the Precision Instruments/FA industry maintain a high compensation level overall, with average annual salaries ranging from 8.817 million to 11.639 million yen, all exceeding the all-industry average. At the same time, the philosophies behind how earnings are designed have been clarified.