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Rising Part-Time Wages: The 2026 April Report

In a recent study conducted by Frog Inc., a firm specializing in labor market analytics, the national average hourly wage for part-time jobs in Japan has hit 1,244 yen as of April 2026. This marks a notable 3.93% increase compared to the same period last year, demonstrating a positive trend in part-time employment compensation in a changing job landscape.

Key Findings

The April report indicates that while there has been a minor decrease of 3 yen from the previous month, the annual growth is a significant achievement for workers in the part-time sector. Alongside wage changes, the total number of part-time job offerings reached an impressive 558,942 positions nationwide, with a month-over-month increase of 26,104 listings. However, it is important to note that there was a year-over-year decline of 43,074 listings, suggesting a complex picture in part-time employment dynamics.

Monthly Average Wage Trends

According to the analysis, the national average wage reflects a slight 0.24% decline from March, yet the year-on-year trend remains robust. This report sheds light on the average wage growth over the past 25 months, where fluctuations have been observed but indicate an upward trend in the long run.

Job Listings Landscape

The report highlights that while the number of part-time jobs has increased month-on-month, the year-on-year comparison reveals a drop in job listings, raising questions about the overall job market health.

Wage Growth by Job Category

The report further categorizes wage changes across various sectors:

• - Top 3 Job Categories by Wage Growth (Month-on-Month)

1. Creative Jobs (Non-Web): +25 yen (+2.02%)
2. Amusement Sector: +21 yen (+1.66%)
3. Film, Events, Entertainment, Campaigns: +21 yen (+1.61%)

• - Bottom Category: Manufacturing/Factory/Chemical/Food with a decrease of -40 yen (-3.12%).

Job Offerings by Sector

The job offerings also show interesting dynamics:

• - Top 3 Job Categories by Listings Growth (Month-on-Month)

1. Beauty, Esthetics, Nails: +1,569 listings (+39.63%)
2. Hotels, Inns, Bridal: +1,121 listings (+19.64%)
3. Fashion, Apparel, Interior: +1,881 listings (+18.06%)

• - Bottom Categories: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries with a decrease of -40 listings (-11.87%).

Regional Insights

The report breaks down average wages by prefecture, revealing:

• - Top 3 Prefectures:

1. Hiroshima: +41 yen (+3.50%)
2. Nagasaki: +19 yen (+1.70%)
3. Akita: +18 yen (+1.66%)

• - Bottom 3: Osaka (-26 yen), Okayama (-24 yen), with Ehime showing the steepest decline at -39 yen.

Job Listings by Prefecture

Furthermore, the growth of job listings by region is worth noting:

• - Top 3 List Growth:

1. Nagano: +989 listings (+16.33%)
2. Aichi: +4,597 listings (+14.65%)
3. Oita: +359 listings (+12.16%)

As these trends evolve, it raises questions about the sustainability of this growth amid changing economic conditions. For those interested in detailed data, further insights are available through the HRog Chart analysis tool, enabling customizable analysis across regions, occupations, and other parameters.

About Frog Inc.

Founded in January 2021, Frog Inc. specializes in big data analytics focused on the job market. With tools like HRog Chart, the company provides in-depth analytics for labor market insights. The data includes a comprehensive overview across 100 job media sources, aiding businesses in navigating the complexity of employment trends.

For more information about the report and access to detailed datasets, please reach out through the contact form on the company's website: HRog Contact.