Average Part-Time Hourly Wage in May 2026: 1,289 Yen in East Japan, 1,235 Yen in West Japan
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- Average Part-Time Hourly Wage in May 2026: 1,289 Yen in East Japan, 1,235 Yen in West Japan
- Aidem announced the average part-time hourly wage for May 2026. The rate was 1,289 yen in East Japan and 1,235 yen in West Japan, with Osaka Prefecture marking its 16th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Aidem announced the average part-time hourly wage for May 2026. The rate was 1,289 yen in East Japan and 1,235 yen in West Japan, with Osaka Prefecture marking its 16th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.
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- Average Part-Time Hourly Wage in May 2026: 1,289 Yen in East Japan, 1,235 Yen in West Japan (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
- Date
- June 4, 2026
Aidem announced the average part-time hourly wage for May 2026. The rate was 1,289 yen in East Japan and 1,235 yen in West Japan, with Osaka Prefecture marking its 16th consecutive month of year-on-year growth.
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- 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 23:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 4, 2026 at 14:21
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 5, 2026 at 04:13 (13h 51m after Collected)
In this survey, data on job types and average hourly wages were extracted weekly and aggregated for the East Japan and West Japan areas, respectively.
The average hourly wage for the entire East Japan area was 1,289 yen, an increase of 50 yen compared to the same month last year. All job categories saw an increase compared to the previous year.
The average hourly wage for the four Tokyo metropolitan area prefectures was 1,317 yen, up 57 yen year-on-year.
The average hourly wage for the entire West Japan area was 1,235 yen, an increase of 45 yen year-on-year. Five job categories recorded an increase.
The average hourly wage for the three Kansai prefectures was 1,252 yen, up 46 yen year-on-year. All prefectures recorded an increase year-on-year.
Detailed aggregate data is available on the official website (https://apj.aidem.co.jp/wage/list/1/).
FAQ
What is the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in the East Japan area in May 2026?
The average hourly wage in the East Japan area is 1,289 yen, an increase of 50 yen compared to the same month of the previous year.
What is the situation with the average hourly wage for part-time and temporary workers in the West Japan area?
The average hourly wage in the West Japan area is 1,235 yen, an increase of 45 yen compared to the same month of the previous year. Osaka Prefecture has seen a 16-month consecutive increase.
What is the trend in hourly wage increases by job category?
In the East Japan area, all job categories have seen an increase. In the West Japan area, five job categories, excluding specialized and technical positions, have recorded an increase compared to the same month of the previous year.
What job listing services are included in the survey?
The job listing services included in the survey are the job media 'iinde' and the recruitment website construction service 'Job Gear Saisoku'.
What is the average hourly wage in the four prefectures of the Kanto region?
The average hourly wage in the four prefectures of the Kanto region is 1,317 yen, an increase of 57 yen compared to the same month of the previous year.