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Average Hourly Wage Report for Part-Time Workers in Japan - May 2026

In May 2026, a significant report from Frog Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, revealed that the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers across Japan has risen to 1,245 yen. This figure represents an increase of 3.66% compared to the same month last year, indicating ongoing growth in part-time employment wages across the nation。

Wage Trends

The data collection for this report was done using Frog's HRog Chart, which aggregates job listings from major platforms like MyNavi, Baitoru, and Eiidemu. The research highlights a slight month-over-month increase of 1 yen, showcasing a trend of stability in hourly compensation. However, despite this wage growth, the total number of job listings for part-time positions reported a significant decline, totaling 494,967 postings. This figure marks a drop of 63,975 from the previous month and 82,674 from last year, suggesting a tightening labor market for part-time roles.

Monthly Changes

The average hourly wages and job postings observed in May exhibited some notable trends:

• - Average Hourly Wage: 1,245 yen

- Previous month comparison: Up 1 yen
- Year-over-year comparison: Up 44 yen

• - Job Listings: 494,967

- Previous month comparison: Down 63,975
- Year-over-year comparison: Down 82,674

Sector Analysis

When examining specific sectors, the report uncovered variations in average wage growth. The top three sectors with the greatest increases in hourly wages compared to the prior month were:
1. Creative (excluding web) - +38 yen (+3.01% increase)
2. Hotels, Inns & Bridal - +25 yen (+2.01% increase)
3. Sales, Administration, Planning & Management - +23 yen (+1.74% increase)

Conversely, the sector with the most notable decline was related to video, events, entertainment, and campaigns, which saw a drop of 26 yen (-1.97%).

Job Postings by Sector

In terms of job postings, the sectors showing growth included:
1. Video, Events & Entertainment - +990 postings (+22.12% increase)
2. Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries - +51 postings (+17.17% increase)
3. Amusement - +151 postings (+2.05% increase)

On the other hand, the sector with the largest fall in postings was the creative sector (excluding web), which experienced a sharp decrease of 387 postings (-40.10%).

Regional Wage Variations

Moreover, regional disparities in hourly wages were evident across Japan. The top three prefectures exhibiting the highest growth in average wages were:
1. Niigata Prefecture - +19 yen (+1.65% increase)
2. Wakayama Prefecture - +19 yen (+1.64% increase)
3. Kochi Prefecture - +18 yen (+1.62% increase)

In stark contrast, several prefectures faced declines, with Hiroshima Prefecture reporting the highest drop at -22 yen (-1.81%).

Job Listings by Prefecture

The job posting trends revealed that all 47 prefectures reported a decrease in job listings compared to the previous month. The sharpest declines were witnessed in:
1. Okinawa Prefecture - -88 postings (-2.41% decrease)
2. Toyama Prefecture - -85 postings (-2.47% decrease)
3. Yamanashi Prefecture - -78 postings (-2.47% decrease)

Notably, Kanagawa Prefecture faced the steepest drop with a reduction of 13,397 postings (-24.58%).

Conclusion

The data illustrates a complex picture for part-time employment in Japan. While wages are on the rise, the overall market for jobs has contracted significantly. This trend raises questions about future employment opportunities and economic conditions as employers navigate between wage increases and job availability.

For further details, readers are encouraged to reach out via the contact form on the HRog website, where comprehensive data reports can be requested for in-depth analysis of the labor market trends.