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Analysis of Employment Trends in Japan: June 2025 Wage Growth

In a comprehensive study conducted by Frog Inc., a Tokyo-based company specializing in big data for job markets, the June 2025 wage growth rates by employment type have been analyzed. This report utilizes data collected from major job platforms to reflect the current trends in wage increases across different prefectures in Japan.

Overview of the Study

The analysis focuses on various employment types: part-time, temporary, and full-time positions. The job listings were sourced from popular sites such as i-Eyedeem, Baitoru, MyNavi Baito for part-time work, Hatarako-net and En Haken for temporary jobs, and Doda, Type, En Ten Shoku, and MyNavi Ten Shoku for full-time employment.

In line with labor discussions highlighted by the Nikkei Newspaper, prefectures like Ibaraki have identified a common goal of gradually increasing minimum wages by 5 to 7 yen annually until around 2030, reflecting economic conditions and rising living costs.

Key Findings

For June 2025, the wage growth trends by employment type are as follows:

• - Part-time Workers: Growth varied from -1.16% to +3.11%.
• - Temporary Workers: Ranges from -2.29% to +3.18%.
• - Full-time Employees: Displayed changes between -0.50% to +1.55%.

Among part-time workers, Gifu Prefecture topped the list with a +3.11% increase, followed by Wakayama and Mie prefectures. Meanwhile, for temporary positions, Nara Prefecture led with a +3.18% increase. For full-time employment, Kumamoto Prefecture saw the highest increase at +1.55%.

Results by Employment Type

Part-time Wage Increases

The top three prefectures for part-time wage growth are:
1. Gifu: +38 yen (3.11%)
2. Wakayama: +31 yen (2.58%)
3. Mie: +28 yen (2.26%)

Conversely, the bottom three were:

• - Hiroshima: -12 yen (-0.99%)
• - Fukuoka: -14 yen (-1.15%)
• - Ibaraki: -14 yen (-1.16%)

When comparing Gifu and Ibaraki for the last 12 months, Gifu has consistently shown wage increases thanks to high-paying job offers, especially from tutoring firms.

Temporary Worker Increases

Nara Prefecture ranked highest in temporary worker wage growth:
1. Nara: +45 yen (3.18%)
2. Kumamoto: +24 yen (1.82%)
3. Nagasaki: +22 yen (1.80%)

On the other hand, the worst performers were:

• - Akita: -20 yen (-1.64%)
• - Kagawa: -24 yen (-1.90%)
• - Yamagata: -29 yen (-2.29%)

Analysis of Nara and Yamagata shows significant fluctuations in Nara's wages, influenced by the hiring rates for high-paying caregiving jobs, while Yamagata's wages have shown little to no growth.

Full-Time Employee Increases

For full-time positions, the top prefectures were:
1. Kumamoto: +3,836 yen (1.55%)
2. Miyazaki: +3,099 yen (1.33%)
3. Wakayama: +2,745 yen (1.11%)

The worst ones included:

• - Okinawa: -655 yen (-0.25%)
• - Shimane: -873 yen (-0.35%)
• - Kagoshima: -1,205 yen (-0.50%)

Kumamoto's wage increases can be attributed to the hiring of managerial roles in healthcare sectors, whereas Kagoshima has experienced a trend of decreasing wages.

Conclusion

This wage growth analysis presents insights into the dynamics of Japan's employment market across different regions and types of employment. The report aims to serve as a guiding reference for job seekers, employers, and policymakers to navigate the evolving economic scenario in Japan.

The data was collected between May 6, 2024, and June 2, 2025, ensuring the insights are based on the most recent available information from across multiple job platforms. Frog Inc. continues to lead in providing comprehensive labor market data, enriching the understanding of employment trends in Japan.

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