Average Hourly Wage for Part-Time Workers in Japan
According to a recent report from Frog Co., Ltd, the average hourly wage for part-time workers across Japan is now 1,309 yen as of December 2025. This figure represents a minor decrease of 7 yen from the previous month, but an increase of 24 yen compared to the same month last year. The report, titled "December 2025 Average Hourly Wage & Job Postings Report," consolidates job listings from major employment media such as MyNavi Baito, Baitoru, and iDaim. These statistics were collected using HRog Chart, an advanced data analysis tool.
Key Findings
Wage Trends
- - Current Average Wage: 1,309 yen (previous month: -7 yen, year-on-year: +24 yen)
- - The average wage has seen a 0.53% decline compared to last month but has grown by 1.87% from the same month last year.
Job Postings Statistics
- - Total Job Postings: 537,568 positions available (month-over-month: -14,838, year-on-year: +41,937)
- - While the number of job postings has reduced by 2.69% since last month, it shows a significant annual increase of 8.46%.
The entire report offers a comprehensive view of job numbers and average wages by categories and prefectures. Those interested in gaining deeper insights can request the report through the specified contact form on the company's website.
Research Methodology
- - The job data was extracted using HRog Chart from listings published in three platforms: MyNavi Baito, Baitoru, and iDaim. This analysis specifically focused on recruitment for part-time positions.
Collection Details
- - Total Listings for December: 537,568
- - The data encompasses job listings present on the first Monday of each month.
Occupational Categories
- - To ensure accuracy, HRog Chart employs a proprietary keyword mapping method to categorize job listings across various media outlets, rather than strictly adhering to the categories defined by the individual platforms.
Geographic Distribution
- - Job postings were analyzed based on location data, consolidating them to the first identified prefecture when a listing mentioned multiple locations.
Average Wage Calculation
- - Average wage figures were derived by converting salary details in the job listings to numeric values and aggregating these to compute the average for each category.
About HRog Chart
HRog Chart simplifies the analysis of extensive job data accumulated from around 100 different job media platforms. Users can customize compilation criteria—including media type, geographical area, and job category—within just two clicks, making it easier to investigate local wage trends and hiring competitions.
To explore more about HRog Chart, visit
HRog Chart Website.
Company Overview
- - Company Name: Frog Co., Ltd
- - Business: Job Big Data Services
- - Location: Urban Square Kanda Building, 1-18 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
- - Established: January 5, 2021 (spun off from Goelist)
- - Capital: 10 million yen
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