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Employment Trends in October 2025: A Detailed Analysis

In October 2025, Frog Company, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has unveiled a detailed analysis titled "October 2025 Job Category Wage Growth Ranking." This report is based on extensive data collected from nine major job posting platforms, categorizing employment modes into part-time, temporary, and full-time positions.

Overview of Wage Trends

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has reported a nationwide weighted average minimum wage of 1,121 yen, reflecting a significant increase of 66 yen from the previous year—the largest hike since the introduction of the minimum wage standard in 1978. As of October, various prefectures have begun enforcing the new minimum wage, with some areas already implementing it and others scheduled to follow suit in November. This sets the stage for the latest insights into employment trends and wage growth.

Part-Time Employment Insights

For part-time workers, the analysis showcased a mixed performance in wage growth, with fluctuations ranging from a decrease of -1.41% to an impressive increase of +12.64%. The leading position in the wage growth ranking for part-time jobs was occupied by the category "Media/Events/Entertainment/Campaigns," which saw an increase of 156 yen, translating to a growth rate of +12.64%.

Following closely were sectors such as "Education/Language/Sports" (+90 yen, +5.03%) and "Hotels/Inn/Wedding" (+55 yen, +4.70%). On the contrary, the "Amusement" sector was at the bottom, suffering a decrease of -18 yen, marking a decline rate of -1.41%.

Examining the wage trends over the past year, there has been a notable upward movement in the average hourly wage for the "Media/Events/Entertainment/Campaigns" sector due to multiple companies posting high-paying job offers for event staff. In contrast, the "Amusement" sector exhibited a stagnant trend, oscillating between -1.5% and +2.5% in its growth rate.

Full-Time Employment Trends

The report also detailed the wage growth rankings for full-time employment positions. The top three industries here included:
1. Media/Events/Entertainment/Campaigns (+2,101 yen, +0.71%)
2. Hotels/Inn/Wedding (+1,552 yen, +0.58%)
3. Fashion/Apparel/Interior (+1,298 yen, +0.46%)

Conversely, the sector of Medical/Pharmaceutical/Healthcare experienced a decline, losing -1,900 yen with a decrease rate of -0.68%. The fluctuation in wages for the "Media/Events/Entertainment/Campaigns" sector has been observed to be steady, alternating between small gains and losses, whereas the healthcare sector has seen its average salary decrease significantly from late 2024.

Research Methodology

The insights provided in this report were derived from various job platforms, specifically:

• - Part-time: ei-Emedia, Baitoru, MyNavi Baito
• - Temporary: Hatarako.net, En-Haken
• - Full-time: Doda, Type, En-Tenshoku, MyNavi Tenshoku

The timeframe for data collection was from September 2, 2024, to October 6, 2025, with data extracted from job postings active as of the first Monday of each month. The methodology employed involved transforming salary figures into numerical values to compute averages while categorizing job postings using proprietary keyword mapping to ensure consistency across the various sources utilized.

The Significance of Employment Data

Since its inception in 2014, Frog Company has been accumulating vast amounts of job-related big data, currently boasting over 4 billion job entries from more than 150 sites nationwide. This data is invaluable for market research, recruitment analysis, and has recently seen increased use by governmental and media organizations for assessing labor market trends in Japan.

About Frog Company

Founded on January 5, 2021, after separating from Gorist, Frog Company aims to illuminate the recruitment industry’s future through insightful data services. The company provides alternative job data for academia and research institutions, alongside customized tools for HR professionals. Their dedication to enhancing the recruitment landscape has positioned them as a key player in providing HRog services, aiding clients across various industries.

For inquiries regarding the HRog services, please contact the Sales Department via [email protected].

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This report reflects an important opportunity for stakeholders across the job market to gain insights into evolving trends within different employment categories as they navigate the economic landscape of 2025.