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Analysis of Full-time Employee Salaries in Japan

In May 2025, the average monthly salary of full-time employees in Japan reached ¥286,910, an increase of ¥525 from the previous month and ¥4,768 from the same month last year. This upward trend indicates a 0.18% increase month-over-month and a 1.69% increase year-over-year, reflecting a gradual recovery in the labor market following previous declines.

Insights on Job Openings

The total number of job openings for full-time positions also saw an upward movement, with 280,724 listings reported in May 2025. This constitutes an increase of 698 positions from the previous month and signifies a substantial growth of 11,443 openings compared to May of the previous year, representing a 0.25% month-over-month increase and a 4.25% rise year-over-year.

Data Collection Overview

The findings stem from an extensive analysis utilizing the HRog Chart, a data analysis tool developed by Frog, Inc., based in Tokyo. The report aggregates job listings from major recruitment media, including MyNavi Career Change, En Ten Shoku, doda, and type. Notably, data collection has been adjusted since March 2025 to exclusively analyze listings from these four platforms.

Job Openings and Salary Data

The analysis specifically targets job offers labeled for full-time employment. A thorough aggregation process extracts average monthly salaries and total listings, broken down by different industries and regions. The total number of job postings for May 2025 was 280,724, and this report uses the job information sourced from the first Monday of each month as the parameter for calculation.

Regional and Industry Breakdown

Information regarding job locations within Japan was meticulously recorded, ensuring accurate representations of where the opportunities lie. Notably, in cases where job listings featured multiple locations, only the first listed prefecture was utilized in the analysis.

Average monthly salary calculations draw from numeric conversions of salary figures listed in job postings, summing the lowest amounts and averaging them to provide a clearer financial picture for prospective job seekers.

HRog Chart - A Powerful Tool for Job Market Insights

The HRog Chart enables users to analyze job data aggregated from around 100 recruitment media. This easy-to-use tool allows users to customize their search queries by media outlet, location, and job type, making it invaluable for market research, wage comparisons, and competitor analyses. For individuals interested in examining local job salaries or trends, the HRog Chart presents a straightforward approach to gaining actionable insights.

To explore this tool further, visit HRog Chart.

Company Overview

Frog, Inc., established on January 5, 2021, specializes in providing big data solutions for the recruitment sector. The company operates out of Chiyoda, Tokyo, and serves various entities including public institutions, report agencies, and HR departments. Frog’s primary products include the HRog List, designed for the recruitment industry, and the HRog Chart for analyzing job market data.

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