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Average Temp Agency Wages in Japan

In May 2026, the average hourly wage for temp workers across Japan reached 1,604 yen, reflecting a modest increase. This marks a 2.23% rise compared to the same month last year, according to a recent report released by Frog Inc., which specializes in employment big data analysis. The report, gathered using their proprietary tool HRog Chart, utilized job listings from popular job media platforms, En-Haken and Hatarako Net.

Current Figures on Wages and Job Listings

The wage figure represents a 6 yen increase from the previous month, while year-on-year, it climbed by 35 yen. Job listings for temp positions totaled 261,195, down 19,357 from April and 48,659 from May of the previous year, indicating a significant 15.70% drop in available roles.

Month-to-month Wage Analysis

• - Average Hourly Wage: 1,604 yen
• - Monthly Change: +6 yen (0.38% increase)
• - Yearly Change: +35 yen (2.23% increase)

Conversely, the job listings have seen a 6.90% decrease month-on-month, aligning with the overall trend of declining job opportunities across the sector.

Wage Growth by Occupation

Examining the growth in wages by occupation reveals that the top three sectors experiencing wage increases are:

1. Hotels / Inns / Weddings: +96 yen (+6.68%)
2. Visual / Events / Entertainment / Campaigns: +95 yen (+5.51%)
3. Food / Beverage: +38 yen (+2.79%)

In stark contrast, the Electrical / Electronics / Machinery / Automotive sector recorded a decline in wages, with a decrease of 104 yen (-4.28%).

Job Offer Growth by Occupation

In terms of job listings, the sectors with the most significant increases are:

1. Hotels / Inns / Weddings: +47 listings (+88.68%)
2. Fashion / Apparel / Interiors: +250 listings (+18.30%)
3. Construction / Civil Engineering / Energy: +159 listings (+5.82%)

Meanwhile, the education, language and sports sector faced the steepest decline, with 6,413 fewer listings (-27.95%) recorded.

Regional Wage Analysis

Looking at wage variations across different regions, the top three prefectures for wage increases in May are:

1. Mie Prefecture: +35 yen (+2.51%)
2. Okinawa Prefecture: +32 yen (+2.48%)
3. Miyazaki Prefecture: +25 yen (+2.11%)

Conversely, the areas experiencing the most significant declines included:

• - Saga Prefecture: -9 yen (-0.70%)
• - Yamagata Prefecture: -10 yen (-0.79%)
• - Saitama Prefecture: -25 yen (-1.58%)

Job Listing Changes by Prefecture

For job listings, the regions with the highest increases were:

1. Akita Prefecture: +15 listings (+4.25%)
2. Iwate Prefecture: +33 listings (+4.11%)
3. Yamanashi Prefecture: +21 listings (+1.46%)

On the other hand, the regions with the sharpest decreases include:

• - Mie Prefecture: -1,117 listings (-24.30%)
• - Oita Prefecture: -196 listings (-24.59%)
• - Ehime Prefecture: -461 listings (-43.78%)

Conclusion and Further Information

The report sheds light on the current state of temp agency wages and job listings, providing insights into the shifting dynamics of the employment landscape in Japan. For those interested in more comprehensive statistics and analyses, the report can be requested through the following link: Request Report.

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