Average Salary for Japanese High School Recruits Surpasses 200,000 Yen for the First Time
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 00:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 11, 2026 at 15:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 16, 2026 at 03:19 (107h 47m after Collected)
Handy Inc. reported that the average monthly salary for high school graduates in the class of 2026 reached 200,785 JPY, marking a continuous improvement in labor conditions for the second year. The data shows annual holidays also increased to 113.8 days. While the construction industry offers the highest wages to combat recruitment difficulties, clerical roles remain highly popular despite having the lowest average pay.