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An Insightful Look into Tokyo's Beauty Industry Wage Trends

As the landscape of the beauty industry evolves, understanding the wage dynamics becomes crucial for both employers and employees. Zenken Corporation, based in Minato, Tokyo, recently published an extensive survey analyzing the salary trends in the beauty sector, utilizing data sourced from their specialized job portal, ‘Bipro’.

The Wage Survey

The survey focuses specifically on analyzing wage data from beauty-related job postings available in Tokyo. Conducted in December 2025, the research highlights the salary differences between various job roles including hairstylists, aestheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians. By comparing these figures against the minimum wage in Tokyo, which is set at ¥1,226, the report aims to provide a clear insight into the financial realities of the beauty workforce.

Key Findings

The survey results indicate significant variances in salary expectations for full-time and part-time positions:

Full-time Employees

• - Hairstylists: On average, full-time hairstylists earn ¥255,146 monthly, which is ¥39,370 above the minimum wage.
• - Aestheticians: Aestheticians report an average monthly salary of ¥256,559, surpassing the minimum by ¥40,783.
• - Nail Technicians: The average earnings for nail technicians stand at ¥230,928, with a difference of ¥15,152 from the minimum wage.
• - Eyelash Technicians: Eyelash technicians earn a monthly salary of ¥238,824, exceeding the minimum by ¥23,048.

Part-time Employees

For part-time workers, the discrepancies against the minimum wage appear more modest:

• - Hairstylists: Part-time hairstylists earn an average of ¥1,405 per hour, which is just ¥179 above the minimum wage.
• - Aestheticians: Their hourly wage averages out at ¥1,402, exceeding the minimum hourly pay by ¥176.
• - Nail Technicians: Nail technicians earn about ¥1,329 per hour, demonstrating a difference of ¥103 from the minimum wage.
• - Eyelash Technicians: Eyelash technicians’ hourly earnings average ¥1,401, which is ¥175 higher than the minimum.

Methodology and Data Extraction

The methodology behind this survey included a thorough examination of job listings posted on ‘Bipro’ during December 2025. In this comprehensive investigation, Zenken evaluated the salaries offered for four major positions within the beauty industry and categorized them based on employment type—full-time versus part-time.

About Bipro

‘Bipro’ has been devoted to bridging job seekers with numerous opportunities in the beauty industry for the last two decades. It provides specialized listings for hairstylists, aestheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash technicians. To date, the platform has served over 25,000 companies, emphasizing its commitment to facilitating better job matching and employment conditions within the beauty sector in Japan.

In conclusion, this survey serves to shed light on the salaries within the evolving beauty industry landscape, laying the groundwork for potential reforms and improvements in working conditions as we move towards 2025.

Company Profile: Zenken Corporation

Zenken Corporation is headquartered in the heart of Tokyo’s Minato ward, led by President Jun Nishiyasu, and has been making waves in the beauty job sector since its inception in 1975. With a robust presence in the marketplace, Zenken continues to innovate and offer quality job data to enhance the recruitment experience across the beauty industry.

For more information, visit the Zenken Official Website.