Mynavi Releases 'Survey on Work and Personal Life Consciousness of Regular Employees in Their 20s (2026 Edition, 2025 Results)'

Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Shunsuke Awai) has announced the results of its 'Survey on Work and Personal Life Consciousness of Regular Employees in Their 20s (2026 Edition, 2025 Results),' conducted among regular employees aged 20 to 29. [TOPICS] 1. The ideal annual income for regular employees in their 20s is 6.45 million yen, a gap of 2.447 million yen from reality. Over 40% are dissatisfied with their current salary. 2. More than one in two people do not desire promotion, citing reasons such as 'increased responsibility.' Those who do want to be promoted tend to aim only for the 'section chief, supervisor, or foreman level.' 3. More than one in two people prioritize their personal life. Over 40% ideally want a life that balances both work and personal life equally. [Survey Overview] Regarding the current salary, the most common range is 3 million yen (31.1%), followed by 4 million yen (22.7%), with an average of 4.003 million yen. The ideal average is 6.45 million yen. Regarding satisfaction, 29.6% are satisfied, while 43.1% are not. 41.0% of respondents are currently investing. Regarding promotion, 52.3% do not desire it, while 47.7% do. Among those who want to be promoted, 51.8% aim for the 'section chief/supervisor' level. Regarding work purpose, 'for money' is the top reason (75.5%). While 52.5% currently prioritize their personal life, 41.3% ideally want to balance work and personal life equally. The researcher notes that young employees are not just looking to reduce work, but are seeking an environment where they can balance work and personal life positively.