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Japan's Temp Agency Wage Trends: June 2026 Report

In a recent release by Frog Inc., a company specializing in big data analysis for job markets, the average wage for temporary workers in Japan has seen a promising rise. According to the 'June 2026 Temp Agency Average Wage and Job Offer Report', the national average hourly wage now stands at 1,614 yen, reflecting a 2.74% increase compared to the same month last year, and a slight 0.62% rise from the previous month.

Key Findings

• - Average Hourly Wage: ¥1,614 (up ¥10 from last month, up ¥43 from last year)
• - Total Job Offers: 261,753 positions (up 558 from last month, down 32,413 from last year)

Monthly Overview

The June data indicates that while the average wage has improved, the total number of job offerings has decreased by 11% year-on-year, highlighting a challenging market for job seekers. The report consolidates data from major job media platforms including 'En-Haken' and 'Hatarako Net', utilizing the unique capabilities of the 'HRog Chart' analysis tool.

Job Type Insights

Wage Increase Ranking by Job Type

The top three sectors with the highest wage increases from the previous month include:
1. Food Services: +102 yen (7.29%)
2. Healthcare: +56 yen (3.49%)
3. Creative/Web: +48 yen (2.11%)

Conversely, the sector experiencing the largest decline was Media/Events with a decrease of 73 yen (-4.01%).

Job Offer Growth by Sector

When looking at job offers, the following sectors showed promising growth:
1. Food Services: +253 offers (108.58%)
2. Healthcare: +3,178 offers (8.10%)
3. Sales/Administration: +2,906 offers (2.31%)

However, the Fashion/Apparel sector saw the largest decline, down by 811 offers (-50.19%).

Regional Analysis

Examining average hourly wages by region, the top three prefectures with the most significant increases were:
1. Saitama: +40 yen (2.57%)
2. Kanagawa: +40 yen (2.38%)
3. Gifu: +19 yen (1.35%)

In contrast, the bottom three were:
1. Tokushima: -19 yen (-1.55%)
2. Mie: -28 yen (-1.96%)
3. Kagawa: -32 yen (-2.48%)

Job Offer Trends by Prefecture

From a geographical perspective, the highest growth in job offers was reported in:
1. Ehime: +160 offers (27.03%)
2. Mie: +784 offers (22.54%)
3. Aomori: +88 offers (16.48%)

Simultaneously, regions like Nagano, Saga, and Tokushima experienced considerable drops in job opportunities.

Conclusion

The findings from the June 2026 report present a mixed outlook for the temp agency sector in Japan. While wages are rising, the number of available positions continues to decline, signaling potential economic challenges ahead. The data serves as a crucial resource for those in hiring roles or job seekers alike, emphasizing the need to navigate the employment landscape with current insights.

For complete access to the detailed report or further inquiries, interested parties are encouraged to visit Frog Inc.'s official contact page at Frog Contact.

This report was generated using data collected from 'HRog Chart', a comprehensive job data analytics tool vividly showcasing trends across various job sectors and regions.