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January 2026 Report on Average Hourly Wages for Part-Time Jobs

In a recent analysis conducted by Frog Company, a prominent data analytics provider located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, it was revealed that the average hourly wage for part-time jobs across Japan has reached ¥1,321 as of January 2026. This figure represents an increase of ¥12 from the previous month and ¥30 compared to the same month last year.

Key Highlights

• - Average Wage: The average hourly wage in January shows a 0.92% increase from December 2025 and a 2.32% increase from January 2025.
• - Job Listings: The total number of part-time job openings in the country stands at 523,649, which is a decrease of 13,919 from the previous month but an increase of 50,971 compared to the same month last year.

Detailed Breakdown

1. Average Wage Trends: The growth in average wages has been consistent over the past months, reflecting both the market demand for part-time workers and the increasing costs of living. The report illustrates these trends graphically, providing insight into how wages have evolved over the last 25 months.
2. Job Listings Trends: In terms of job listings, January saw a decline compared to December; however, the year-on-year comparison shows a significant recovery in opportunities, indicating the resilience of the labor market despite fluctuations.

The data for this report was gathered through an analytical tool called HRog Chart, which consolidates job postings from popular recruitment platforms like MyNavi, Baitoru, and i-eidemi. It allows users to extract valuable insights regarding the part-time job market.

Research Overview

The conditions for this assessment involved collecting job information from various recruitment media focused on part-time and temporary employment. The HRog Chart utilizes a unique keyword mapping process to analyze job categories, allowing for comprehensive classification and aggregation of data.

Targets for the analysis included job listings posted as of the first Monday of the month. In instances where a job listing included multiple locations, the first mentioned area was taken for data purposes.

Minimum Wage Calculation

To compute the average hourly wage, the tool converts textual data from salary information into numerical values, combining and averaging the lower-end figures of the salary ranges provided by employers.

About HRog Chart

HRog Chart integrates data from nearly 100 job platforms, making it easy to analyze this vast trove of big data in just a couple of clicks. Users can easily customize the parameters for analysis such as media sources, regions, and job types, making this a vital tool for investigating wage trends and competition in hiring.

For further inquiries or access to more detailed information about job numbers and average wages per occupation and prefecture, individuals can fill out a request form on the official HRog website.

Company Information

• - Name: Frog Company
• - Business Scope: Job Big Data Solutions
• - Location: Urban Square Kanda Building, 1-18 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 101-0041
• - Established: January 5, 2021 (as a spin-off from GoList)
• - Capital: ¥10 million
• - Website: hrog.co.jp
• - Representative: Kyoko Sakano

For media opportunities or detailed investigations into specific sectors of the job market, Frog Company remains a leading authority with accurate insights and innovative analysis tools.