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Doda's Income Fluctuation Report for December 2025

In December 2025, Persol Career Co., Ltd. released insightful data regarding the income fluctuations of individuals who utilized their job change service, Doda. This comprehensive report elaborates on the average salary changes before and after clients made their career transitions, shedding light on trends and shifts in the job market.

Summary of Salary Changes

The report reveals a significant average salary increase of 89,000 yen for individuals who changed jobs. Notably, there was an uptick of 18,000 yen from the previous month. Among those who experienced salary increments after their job change, the average increase reached 724,000 yen, a slight decrease of 3,000 yen from the previous analysis. Furthermore, 59.9% of individuals saw an increase in their salaries post-transition, marking a notable rise of 1.4 percentage points compared to last month.

Detailed Breakdown of Income Fluctuations

Overall Salary Changes

• - Average income change for all job changers: +89,000 yen (compared to last month: +18,000 yen)

Salary Increases Post-Job Change

• - Average salary increase for individuals whose salaries rose after changing jobs: +724,000 yen (compared to last month: -3,000 yen)

Job Change Success Rate

• - Percentage of individuals seeing a salary increase: 59.9% (compared to last month: +1.4 points)

Income Changes by Industry

The industries demonstrating the highest percentage of individuals experiencing salary increases included:
1. IT & Telecommunications: 69.0% of job changers reported salary hikes.
2. Manufacturing (Machinery & Electronics): 63.7% experienced income growth.
3. Manufacturing (Materials, Chemicals, Food, Cosmetics, etc.): 62.1% enjoyed salary increases.

This data illustrates the lucrative opportunities available in sectors where technology and innovative manufacturing processes are thriving.

Income Changes by Occupation

The report also delves into specific job roles, categorizing those with the most notable salary increases:
1. Creative Roles: 66.7% of creatives saw their incomes rise.
2. Technical Roles (SEs, Infrastructure Engineers, Web Engineers): 65.8% experienced pay growth.
3. Chemical & Material Technical Roles: 60.4% reported higher salaries post-job change.

These statistics exemplify a strong demand in the job market for skilled professionals, particularly in technology and creative industries.

About Doda

Doda aims to connect job seekers with potential employers through various platforms, including career fairs, job listings, and specialized agent services, promoting a productive match between talent and industry needs. Their slogan, “Today’s work is a good day,” emphasizes their commitment to enhancing the job-seeking experience for professionals.

For further information, visit Doda's website.