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HelloWorks: A Game-Changer in Cleaning Job Insights

On May 6, 2026, Be-Track Co., headquartered in Setagaya, Tokyo, unveiled a groundbreaking free service called HelloWorks, providing access to hourly wage data for cleaning jobs across Japan's 47 prefectures. This innovative platform allows users to view trends over time, alongside premium differentials against the legal minimum wage.

The Service Background

With the recent surge in minimum wage significantly affecting labor costs, particularly for companies involved in hotel room cleaning, the necessity for transparent public data comparing overall wage standards and regional trends is paramount. Until now, there was a lack of consolidated, accessible information within the industry, complicating decision-making processes.

Through its experience managing Staytuned, a cleaning management SaaS, Be-Track identified the need for valuable primary data that could aid decision-making across the cleaning sector. Over 2.5 years, the company has accumulated relevant job data, which is now made available for free to help stakeholders make informed choices.

Key Features of HelloWorks

HelloWorks is a free data visualization site focusing on the cleaning sector, offering the following key features:

• - Monthly wage trends across all 47 prefectures
• - Premium differentials compared to the legal minimum wage
• - Ranked listings of the highest hourly wages
• - Recent job samples segmented by region

Users only need to register their email addresses to access the dashboard; no credit card details are required. This makes it easy for users to view relevant information with minimal barriers to entry.

Target Users

The service appeals to various professionals, including:

• - HR and management personnel in hotel operations
• - Executives and cost analysts in room cleaning companies
• - Labor consultants and regional labor cost advisors

Key Findings from the Initial Report

Alongside the launch, Be-Track also published the first industry report titled "Cleaning Job Hourly Wage Trend Report 2023-2026," highlighting three significant insights:

1. Alignment with Legal Minimum Wage: The median hourly wage for cleaning jobs increased by 107 yen (+10.2%) over the past 2.5 years, indicating a strong correlation with changes in the minimum wage.

2. Regional Disparities: The premium added to the minimum wage varies significantly across regions, with Hokkaido seeing the highest addition of 85 yen, while Miyagi only offers 5 yen, resulting in an 80 yen disparity.

3. Need for Competitive Factors Beyond Wages: Among 10,025 job postings from the last month, half offered wages between 1,100 and 1,250 yen. As such, competition in the sector is shifting away from wages alone towards productivity metrics per employee.

Cost of the Service

HelloWorks is entirely free to use. Users can access all features after simply registering their email addresses. While a custom report generation feature is available for a fee, all currently offered functionalities will remain free.

Future Plans

Be-Track plans to release monthly and quarterly reports analyzing trends in the cleaning industry. Upcoming benchmarks will compare pay scales among different hotel types including business hotels and traditional inns. Additionally, HelloWorks will enhance its features to include analyses of wage trends during peak tourist seasons.

Conclusion

Tatsuya Murakami, Be-Track's CEO, emphasizes the need for accessible primary data in the cleaning industry, especially amid ongoing labor shortages. The aim of HelloWorks is to simplify access to necessary data and improve the quality of industry-wide decision-making. Be-Track looks forward to fostering ongoing discussions with stakeholders on how to effectively utilize this data for better operational strategies in the cleaning sector.

For more details, visit HelloWorks and download the initial report for free on note.