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Japanese Employment Trends: Wage Growth Analysis for August 2025

In a recent report by HRog, a company specializing in big data for employment, significant trends in wage growth across various employment types have been highlighted for August 2025. This analysis follows data collected from major job portals, which includes various employment categories such as part-time, temporary, and full-time positions. The report provides a comprehensive ranking of wage increases across Japan's prefectures, emphasizing the shifting landscape of employment compensation.

Key Findings

As determined by the Central Minimum Wage Council of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the nationwide average minimum wage for the fiscal year 2025 has been set at 1,118 yen per hour, reflecting an increase of 63 yen - the largest rise recorded to date. This increase plays a crucial role in shaping wage trends across the nation.

Employment Type Variations

The wage increases vary significantly depending on employment type:

• - Part-Time and Temporary Positions: These experienced an increase ranging from +0.43% to +4.74%.
• - Temporary Workers: Saw changes between -8.39% and +0.84%.
• - Full-Time Employees: Fluctuated from -0.24% to +1.40%.

Provincial Rankings

1. Part-Time Workers: Wakayama Prefecture took the top spot with a remarkable increase of 4.74% (57 yen). Following closely were Nara Prefecture (+3.98%) and Mie Prefecture (+3.60%).
2. Temporary Workers: Toyama Prefecture leads with an increase of +0.84%, while Saitama and Hokkaido follow.
3. Full-Time Employees: Long-term improvements were noted in Nagasaki Prefecture with an increase of +1.40%, with Nara and Kagoshima also showing favorable growth.

Comparative Analysis

To better illustrate the differences, a comparative analysis was conducted between Wakayama and Okinawa Prefectures. Over the past 12 months, Wakayama has shown resilience in wage growth, with its average hourly wage reaching 1,259 yen by August 2025, despite a brief drop experienced between August and September 2024. In contrast, Okinawa's wages have remained relatively stagnant, indicating a lack of significant upward mobility.

Temporary Employment Insights

The report also examines the wage fluctuations for temporary workers, with notable findings for Toyama and Nara Prefectures. Toyama has experienced a stable range, while Nara saw a sharp decline due to a significant employer's job postings ending, affecting overall wage averages.

Full-Time Employment Trends

For full-time workers, the report highlighted steady growth in Nagasaki with month-to-month increases culminating at 246,218 yen in August 2025, while Yamaguchi Prefecture showed minimal changes, hovering around 241,000 yen.

Conclusion

This analysis provides crucial insights into Japan's labor market dynamics, illustrating regional disparities in wage growth across employment types and geographical locations. The findings from this detailed report can serve as a valuable resource for job seekers, policymakers, and employers aiming to understand and navigate the current employment landscape more effectively. HRog continues to support the employment sector with comprehensive data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

About HRog

Founded in January 2021, HRog specializes in job big data analytics and provides critical insights derived from over 4 billion job postings across more than 150 job portals in Japan. Their services cater to various sectors including academia, public sectors, and the recruitment industry, aiming to illuminate Japan's employment trends in this ever-changing landscape. To learn more about HRog's services, visit their website.