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Nationwide Part-Time Wages on the Rise: Trends for August 2026

In August 2026, the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in Japan soared to 1270 yen, marking an increase of 1.11% from the previous month and a substantial 5.66% higher than the same month last year, according to the latest report from Frog Inc., a company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

The company utilized the HRog Chart, a robust big data analysis tool, to compile data from major job media outlets such as MyNavi Bite, Baitoru, and e-Aidem. The total number of part-time job postings across the nation was recorded at 466,673; this figure represents a drop of 34,579 from July, revealing a 6.90% decrease month-over-month and a 6.48% decrease compared to the same month from the previous year.

Detailed Insights from August 2026

Wage Trends:

The increase in the average wage can be dissected further by the job categories.

• - Creative Roles (excluding Web) topped the increase charts, with hourly wages rising by 148 yen, equating to a 12.11% increase.
• - Event and Film Jobs followed closely with a 4.28% increase, while roles in Manufacturing/Chemicals/Food saw a wage increase of 49 yen, or 3.92%.

In contrast, the sector suffering the most significant wage drop was Sales/Administrative/Planning/Management, which faced a decline of 24 yen or 1.80%.

Job Availability Dynamics:

Shifting focus to job availability, the trend was notably similar but with variations across different job categories:

• - The Fashion/Apparel/Home Decor sector experienced the highest gain in available positions, increasing by 1,897 posts, an impressive 19.33% rise.
• - This was followed by increases in Manufacturing and Film/Event roles.
• - On the other end of the spectrum, the Agriculture/Forestry/Fishery sector faced severe declines, with a drop of 50 positions, or a staggering 61.73% decrease.

Prefectural Insights on Wages and Availability:

Breaking down the data by prefecture showed intriguing disparities:

• - Iwate Prefecture led in wage growth with an increase of 30 yen, or 2.65%.
• - Not far behind were Mie and Nagano, both showing promising growth in their average wages as well. Conversely, regions like Tokushima saw decreases in average wages by 10 yen, marking a decrease of 0.85%.

Regarding job availability:

• - Toyama reported a surge in job openings with a net increase of 209 jobs, reflecting a 7.50% rise.
• - Unfortunately, Kumamoto lagged significantly, experiencing a decline of 923 jobs, a drop of 20.07%.

Conclusion

This comprehensive report underscores the evolving landscape of part-time work in Japan as reflected in the August 2026 data. The slight rise in wages, although promising, comes amidst a decline in job availability, indicating potential challenges ahead for job seekers in the part-time market. The full report provides additional detailed analysis and is available upon request from Frog Inc. For more in-depth data and insights, you can visit their official website at HRog Chart. Potential stakeholders can also reach out to the sales department for inquiries regarding this big data service.