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Salary Survey of the Beauty Industry in Tokyo

In August 2025, Zenken Corporation conducted a comprehensive survey titled "Salary Survey of the Beauty Industry in Tokyo Based on Minimum Wages" with a focus on various professions such as hairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash stylists. This survey utilized job postings from the specialized job site 'Bipuro' to extract salary data categorized by job type, employment status, and region. By using Tokyo's minimum wage of ¥1,163 per hour as a baseline, the survey aimed to highlight the disparities in salaries within the beauty industry.

Key Findings

The results revealed significant differences in monthly salaries for full-time employees and hourly wages for part-time workers:

Full-Time Employees

As of August 2025, the salary gaps above the minimum wage are as follows:

• - Hair Stylists: +¥54,707 (Monthly Salary: ¥259,395)
• - Estheticians: +¥43,378 (Monthly Salary: ¥248,066)
• - Nail Technicians: +¥44,928 (Monthly Salary: ¥249,616)
• - Eyelash Stylists: +¥28,141 (Monthly Salary: ¥232,829)

Part-Time Employees

For part-time roles, the hourly wage differences are:

• - Hair Stylists: +¥253 (Hourly Wage: ¥1,416)
• - Estheticians: +¥183 (Hourly Wage: ¥1,346)
• - Nail Technicians: +¥148 (Hourly Wage: ¥1,311)
• - Eyelash Stylists: +¥229 (Hourly Wage: ¥1,392)

Survey Methodology

The survey was conducted by Zenken Corporation with the following parameters:

• - Survey Period: August 2025
• - Target Audience: Job postings for hairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash stylists listed on 'Bipuro' in Tokyo as of August 2025.
• - Data Extraction: Salaries for full-time and part-time positions were analyzed from the posted job listings.

About 'Bipuro'

Bipuro has been dedicated to the beauty industry for around two decades, connecting over 25,000 businesses to talented professionals. The platform specializes in job listings for a variety of roles in the beauty sector, from hairdressers to estheticians.

Zenken Corporation continues to strive towards enhancing the quality of job information in the beauty industry while promoting market fluidity. By doing so, it aims to contribute effectively to the ongoing development of the beauty sector.

Company Overview - Zenken Corporation

• - Company Name: Zenken Corporation
• - CEO: Jun Nishino
• - Headquarters: 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP Tower 22F
• - Founded: May 2, 1975
• - Established: July 14, 1978
• - Capital: ¥439,530,000 (as of June 30, 2025)
• - Stock Market Listing: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Growth Market (Stock Code: 7371)
• - Official Website: zenken.co.jp

This thorough analysis not only provides a snapshot of the current employment landscape within the beauty industry in Tokyo but also sets the stage for future discussions about wages and worker rights in this vibrant field.