In a comprehensive study by Zenken Co., findings from March 2026 indicate significant salary differences within Tokyo's beauty industry when compared to the minimum wage framework. This study focused on various roles such as hairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash stylists, extracting salary data from job listings posted on the beauty industry-focused job site, BeautyPro.
Findings for Full-time Employees
Based on the minimum wage in Tokyo set at ¥1,226, the report outlines the following monthly salary disparities for full-time roles:
- - Hairdresser: An average monthly wage of ¥250,856, surpassing the minimum wage by ¥35,080.
- - Esthetician: An average monthly wage of ¥255,197, exceeding the minimum wage by ¥39,421.
- - Nail Technician: An average monthly wage of ¥230,620, higher than the minimum wage by ¥14,844.
- - Eyelash Stylist: An average monthly wage of ¥233,931, surpassing the minimum wage by ¥18,155.
These results suggest a robust salary structure that not only meets but exceeds the basic living standards mandated by the government, reflecting the industry's competitive nature and high demand for skilled professionals.
Findings for Part-time Employees
When examining salaries for part-time positions, the differences were notably smaller:
- - Hairdresser: Earns an average of ¥1,412 per month, which is only ¥186 above minimum wage.
- - Esthetician: Averages ¥1,407, exceeding minimum wage by ¥181.
- - Nail Technician: An average of ¥1,359, slightly higher than the minimum wage by ¥133.
- - Eyelash Stylist: Averages ¥1,400, crossing the minimum wage by ¥174.
This indicates that part-time roles may offer less substantial wage increases over the minimum wage, potentially reflecting a greater reliance on entry-level workers or the variable nature of part-time jobs in this field.
Research Overview
Conducted in March 2026, the survey gathered information strictly from listings on BeautyPro, focusing solely on positions available in Tokyo for hairdressers, estheticians, nail technicians, and eyelash stylists.
The methodology involved extracting salary information for both full-time and part-time roles to compare against the established minimum wage and offering insights into how the beauty sector is adapting to wage regulations.
About BeautyPro
BeautyPro has served as a vital job site for the beauty industry for nearly 20 years, helping over 25,000 companies find quality candidates across various beauty roles. In its commitment to the industry, BeautyPro continues to provide crucial job information, fostering market fluidity and contributing to overall industry growth.
Company Information
Zenken Co., the parent company of BeautyPro, established its legacy in the beauty recruitment market back in 1975. Operating from its headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Zenken aims to enhance the beauty sector by offering invaluable resources and data to support ongoing developments in job market dynamics.
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