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Increasing Trends in Japan's Job Market

In June 2026, a report released by Frog Co., Ltd., located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, reveals significant updates regarding the average monthly salary for full-time employees in Japan. The average monthly salary has reached ¥295,525, which marks a 2.61% increase compared to the same month last year, reflecting the ongoing recovery and improvement in the job market. This figure represents an increase of ¥913 from the previous month and ¥7,525 when compared to the same month last year.

The data was collected from job listings on several major recruitment platforms including 'Mynavi Tenshoku', 'en Tenwaki', 'doda', and 'type' using the company's proprietary analysis tool, HRog Chart. The total number of job listings analyzed stood at 331,622 in June 2026, which also marks a rise in listings by 9,802 compared to May 2026 and an impressive gain of 45,390 from June 2025.

Average Salary Trends

The report indicates a notable upward trend in salaries across various job categories. The top three sectors with the highest percentage increase in average monthly salary from the previous month are:
1. Public service/Organizational staff (+¥10,735, +4.29%)
2. Medical/Pharmaceutical/Welfare (+¥3,178, +1.13%)
3. Manufacturing/Factories/Chemical/Food (+¥1,664, +0.64%)

Conversely, the least favorable sector was Beauty/Estee/Nail services, reporting a drop of -¥2,929 (-1.03%). This indicates disparities in salary growth among different industries, where some sectors continue to thrive while others struggle.

Job Listings Growth

In terms of job availability, the report shows that the number of job openings for full-time positions increased significantly. The leading sectors in job openings growth compared to the previous month are:
1. Beauty/Estee/Nail (+55 listings, +11.83%)
2. Education/Language/Sports (+312 listings, +10.22%)
3. Film/Event/Entertainment/Campaign (+102 listings, +7.77%)

Despite the overall growth in job postings, Public service/Organizational staff ranked lowest with a decrease of -96 listings (-41.03%), which signals potential challenges within that sector.

Regional Salary and Job Listings Insights

When examining regional data, the report highlights the states with the highest average salary increase. The top three are:
1. Yamaguchi (+¥2,977, +1.18%)
2. Akita (+¥2,683, +1.07%)
3. Fukui (+¥2,369, +0.95%)

On the other hand, the states with the lowest growth in average salary are:

• - Aomori (-¥992, -0.40%)
• - Ehime (-¥1,105, -0.44%)
• - Saga (-¥1,418, -0.57%)

In terms of job openings by state, the leading states in growth compared to last month are:
1. Nagasaki (+80 listings, +7.16%)
2. Fukushima (+156 listings, +6.93%)
3. Kagawa (+160 listings, +6.68%)

While the states showing the weakest growth reflect some localized job market challenges, it’s clear that the overall job market in Japan is on an upward trajectory.

Conclusion

As businesses and economies continue to navigate through the post-pandemic landscape, the findings from this report shed light on essential trends. The upward movement in both salary and job availability signifies not only a recovery but also a potential shift in workforce dynamics that could redefine the employment landscape in Japan. For further insights, you can request detailed reports through HRog's official contact page at here.

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