Analysis of Employment Trends in Japan: Wage Growth for 2025 by Job Type

In April 2025, the Japanese employment landscape has shown significant variations in wage growth across different job types. A recent report by Frog Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, sheds light on these trends by analyzing data gathered from major job-hunting platforms. The findings focus on three employment categories: part-time/temporary, dispatched workers, and full-time employees.

Overview of the Report

The data, compiled from numerous job listings since March 3, 2024, indicates robust wage increases amid heightened corporate willingness to raise salaries. The results from the fourth round of the “Spring Labor Offensive” showed an average wage increase of 17,015 yen, with a rise rate of 5.37%, exceeding last year’s figures. This article provides an in-depth look at how various job types are experiencing changes in wages.

Wage Growth by Employment Type

Part-Time and Temporary Employees

For part-time and temporary positions, the wage growth rates ranged from a decline of 1.89% to an increase of 5.01%. The top three job categories showcasing growth were:
1. Construction/Civil Engineering/Energy (+5.01% increase, up by 68 yen)
2. Hotel/Accommodation/Wedding Services (+1.93% increase, up by 23 yen)
3. Amusement (+1.29% increase, up by 16 yen)

In stark contrast, Education/Language/Sports saw a decline of 1.89%, reflecting a reduction in available high-paying jobs following seasonal trends.

Comparing the wage trends over the past twelve months, Construction/Civil Engineering/Energy experienced a sharp rise in December 2024 due to increased job postings, only to see a drop in subsequent months. Conversely, Education/Language/Sports faced significant drops last September as high-paying posts ended.

Dispatched Workers

Among dispatched workers, the leading job categories for wage growth this month were:
1. Medical/Pharmaceutical/Welfare (+2.08% increase, up by 33 yen)
2. Sales/Customer Service (+0.62% increase, up by 9 yen)
3. Sales/Office Planning and Management (+0.45% increase, up by 7 yen)

Unfortunately, Construction/Civil Engineering/Energy reported a decrease of 0.81%.

In examining the last twelve months, the Medical/Pharmaceutical/Welfare category experienced fluctuations, with a notable increase in October due to specific high-paying job postings. The subsequent decline in November was offset by more consistent growth in the following months.

Full-Time Employees

The full-time employment sector also demonstrated promising trends. The top three job categories included:
1. Creative (Web-based) (+1.36% increase, up by 4,136 yen)
2. Specialized Professions (+0.76% increase, up by 2,247 yen)
3. Hotel/Accommodation/Wedding Services (+0.71% increase, up by 1,862 yen)

The only decline in this category was noted in Creative (Non-Web), which experienced a drop of 0.28%, largely attributed to a decrease in high-salary job postings.

Examining wage fluctuations reveals that the Creative (Web-based) sector experienced a peak followed by a decrease due to the conclusion of lucrative job postings last fall.

Summary

The data analysis conducted by Frog Inc. highlights the dynamic wage trends across various job sectors, underscoring the growing willingness of employers to enhance wages amid a tight labor market. The findings provide essential insights that can assist job seekers in navigating the current employment landscape.

For further in-depth information, the full report can be accessed through Frog’s official channels.

About Frog Inc.

Founded in January 2021, Frog Inc. specializes in providing job market big data services. With a wealth of information sourced from over 150 job sites across Japan, the company supports recruitment analysis and trend identification in the evolving job market. Their comprehensive dataset serves both academic institutions and businesses in understanding labor market dynamics.

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