Mynavi Announces 'March 2026 Part-time Average Hourly Wage Report'
Mynavi Corporation announced its 'March 2026 Part-time Average Hourly Wage Report'. The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, largely flat from the previous month. The average hourly wage for Food & Beverage reached a record high of 1,210 yen, increasing for the eighth consecutive month. The Kansai region's average hourly wage was 1,304 yen, the only area to see a month-on-month increase. The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas increased to 1,334 yen, the first increase in five months. Tokyo's average hourly wage was 1,432 yen, the only prefecture exceeding 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in Tokyo's 23 wards was 1,444 yen, compared to 1,394 yen outside the 23 wards. The Medical, Care, and Childcare sector saw average hourly wages exceeding 1,500 yen. A medical fee revision is scheduled for June 2026.
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Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shunsuke Awai) announced the 'March 2026 Part-time Average Hourly Wage Report'. This survey aggregates job advertisement data published on the part-time job information site 'Mynavi Baito' (https://baito.mynavi.jp/).
**TOPICS**
* The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Before the Golden Week busy season, [Food & Beverage] updated its highest-ever amount. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
* The average hourly wage in 'Kansai', which continues to see an influx of population, was 1,304 yen. This is an increase of 14 yen from the previous month and 43 yen from the same month last year. [Figure 5]
* The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas was 1,334 yen, increasing for the first time in five months. [Leisure & Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in anticipation of welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles and the Golden Week period. [Figures 6, 7]
* **This Month's TOPIC**: Focus on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture with an average hourly wage exceeding 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in Tokyo's 23 wards was 1,444 yen, with a 50 yen difference from outside the 23 wards. [Figures 8, 9]
**Survey Overview**
* **March 2026 average hourly wage was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Before the Golden Week busy season, [Food & Beverage] updated its highest-ever amount.**
The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen (month-on-month: down 2 yen, year-on-year: up 29 yen), showing an almost flat trend from the previous month.
Meanwhile, [Food & Beverage] reached a record high of 1,210 yen (month-on-month: up 2 yen, year-on-year: up 48 yen) before the Golden Week busy season. This job category has seen an increase for eight consecutive months since August 2025, and the job-opening-to-application ratio is 1.12 times higher than the previous month. This continuous increase in recruitment hourly wages is likely due to chronic labor shortages, minimum wage increases, and efforts to secure workers entering the labor market in spring, such as students and homemakers.
Among the other 16 job categories, 7 increased month-on-month, 8 decreased, and 1 remained flat. Year-on-year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased, indicating that while there is a short-term adjustment phase, wage levels have generally risen compared to the previous year. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
* **Average hourly wage in 'Kansai', which continues to see an influx of population, was 1,304 yen. An increase of 14 yen from the previous month and 43 yen from the same month last year.**
By area, 'Kansai' recorded an average hourly wage of 1,304 yen, an increase of 14 yen from the previous month (1,290 yen), making it the only area with a month-on-month increase.
Looking at recent demographic trends, 'Kansai' continues to experience a net influx of population*1. The increase in population inflow has expanded service demand, which may be one factor pushing up average hourly wages. Furthermore, development plans for integrated resorts involving large-scale tourism and visitor attraction are underway in this area, and future trends will continue to be monitored. [Figure 5]
* **Average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas was 1,334 yen, increasing for the first time in five months. [Leisure & Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in anticipation of welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles and the Golden Week period.**
The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas*2 was 1,334 yen, an increase of 1 yen from the previous month, marking the first increase in five months.
By major job category, [Food & Beverage] reached a record high of 1,245 yen (month-on-month: up 3 yen, year-on-year: up 46 yen). Also, [Leisure & Amusement], which includes karaoke, remained flat from the previous month at 1,297 yen but increased by 29 yen year-on-year, maintaining its record high.
April is a period where demand increases due to spring holidays, welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles, and cherry blossom viewing. There is also a push to strengthen recruitment in anticipation of Golden Week in May. It is thought that hourly wages were raised to cope with busy periods and secure personnel.
Among the other 16 job categories, 6 increased month-on-month, 8 decreased, and 2 remained flat. Year-on-year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased. [Figures 6, 7]
*2: General term for the Tokyo metropolitan area, Tokai, and Kansai, where Japan's three major cities (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) are located.
* **This Month's TOPIC: Focus on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture with an average hourly wage exceeding 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in Tokyo's 23 wards was 1,444 yen, with a 50 yen difference from outside the 23 wards.**
We focused on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeded 1,400 yen.
Tokyo's average hourly wage was 1,432 yen. Breaking it down, the 23 wards of Tokyo recorded 1,444 yen, while outside the 23 wards was 1,394 yen, showing a regional difference.
In Tokyo's 23 wards, 'Minato Ward' was the highest at 1,489 yen, followed by 'Bunkyo Ward' (1,484 yen) and 'Chiyoda Ward' (1,479 yen). Outside the 23 wards, 'Tama City' was the highest at 1,436 yen, followed by 'Hamura City' (1,435 yen) and 'Higashimurayama City' (1,418 yen).
Even in 'Tokyo', which has the highest minimum wage among prefectures, there is a 50 yen wage gap between the 23 wards and outside the 23 wards, indicating regional wage disparities within 'Tokyo'. [Figures 8, 9]
**Comment from Survey Researcher**
The average hourly wage in March 2026 continued to rise year-on-year but remained almost flat month-on-month.
Meanwhile, in [Food & Beverage], the average hourly wage increased for eight consecutive months, reaching a record high. As more people start looking for part-time jobs during the spring new lifestyle period, recruitment efforts are becoming more active, and these movements are likely reflected in hourly wages.
Furthermore, in [Medical, Care, and Childcare], the average hourly wage exceeded 1,500 yen. A medical fee revision*3 is scheduled for June 2026, and in 2026, an increase in points for specific medical procedures, examinations, and treatments is expected as part of measures against wage increases and rising prices. We will continue to monitor how these environmental changes will affect future average hourly wages and the number of job openings.
*3: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'Regarding the 2026 Medical Fee Revision'
**'March 2026 Part-time Average Hourly Wage Report'**
**[Survey Period]** March 1, 2026 (Sun) - March 31, 2026 (Tue)
**[Aggregated Data Target]** Job advertisements published on our part-time job site 'Mynavi Baito' during the corresponding month, excluding the following:
* Exclusions: Salary classification other than hourly wage, salary amount 3,001 yen or more, employment type other than part-time.
**[Aggregated Area Target]** All 47 prefectures nationwide.
Kanto: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Gunma
Kansai: Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, Wakayama
Tokai: Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie
Hokkaido/Tohoku: Hokkaido, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima
Koshinetsu/Hokuriku: Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano
Chugoku/Shikoku: Hiroshima, Okayama, Tottori, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime, Ehime, Kochi
Kyushu/Okinawa: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa
**[Survey Organization]** In-house survey
* Details of the survey results here (https://career-research.mynavi.jp/reserch/20260414_109714/)
**TOPICS**
* The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Before the Golden Week busy season, [Food & Beverage] updated its highest-ever amount. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
* The average hourly wage in 'Kansai', which continues to see an influx of population, was 1,304 yen. This is an increase of 14 yen from the previous month and 43 yen from the same month last year. [Figure 5]
* The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas was 1,334 yen, increasing for the first time in five months. [Leisure & Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in anticipation of welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles and the Golden Week period. [Figures 6, 7]
* **This Month's TOPIC**: Focus on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture with an average hourly wage exceeding 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in Tokyo's 23 wards was 1,444 yen, with a 50 yen difference from outside the 23 wards. [Figures 8, 9]
**Survey Overview**
* **March 2026 average hourly wage was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Before the Golden Week busy season, [Food & Beverage] updated its highest-ever amount.**
The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen (month-on-month: down 2 yen, year-on-year: up 29 yen), showing an almost flat trend from the previous month.
Meanwhile, [Food & Beverage] reached a record high of 1,210 yen (month-on-month: up 2 yen, year-on-year: up 48 yen) before the Golden Week busy season. This job category has seen an increase for eight consecutive months since August 2025, and the job-opening-to-application ratio is 1.12 times higher than the previous month. This continuous increase in recruitment hourly wages is likely due to chronic labor shortages, minimum wage increases, and efforts to secure workers entering the labor market in spring, such as students and homemakers.
Among the other 16 job categories, 7 increased month-on-month, 8 decreased, and 1 remained flat. Year-on-year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased, indicating that while there is a short-term adjustment phase, wage levels have generally risen compared to the previous year. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
* **Average hourly wage in 'Kansai', which continues to see an influx of population, was 1,304 yen. An increase of 14 yen from the previous month and 43 yen from the same month last year.**
By area, 'Kansai' recorded an average hourly wage of 1,304 yen, an increase of 14 yen from the previous month (1,290 yen), making it the only area with a month-on-month increase.
Looking at recent demographic trends, 'Kansai' continues to experience a net influx of population*1. The increase in population inflow has expanded service demand, which may be one factor pushing up average hourly wages. Furthermore, development plans for integrated resorts involving large-scale tourism and visitor attraction are underway in this area, and future trends will continue to be monitored. [Figure 5]
* **Average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas was 1,334 yen, increasing for the first time in five months. [Leisure & Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in anticipation of welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles and the Golden Week period.**
The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas*2 was 1,334 yen, an increase of 1 yen from the previous month, marking the first increase in five months.
By major job category, [Food & Beverage] reached a record high of 1,245 yen (month-on-month: up 3 yen, year-on-year: up 46 yen). Also, [Leisure & Amusement], which includes karaoke, remained flat from the previous month at 1,297 yen but increased by 29 yen year-on-year, maintaining its record high.
April is a period where demand increases due to spring holidays, welcome/farewell parties associated with new lifestyles, and cherry blossom viewing. There is also a push to strengthen recruitment in anticipation of Golden Week in May. It is thought that hourly wages were raised to cope with busy periods and secure personnel.
Among the other 16 job categories, 6 increased month-on-month, 8 decreased, and 2 remained flat. Year-on-year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased. [Figures 6, 7]
*2: General term for the Tokyo metropolitan area, Tokai, and Kansai, where Japan's three major cities (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) are located.
* **This Month's TOPIC: Focus on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture with an average hourly wage exceeding 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in Tokyo's 23 wards was 1,444 yen, with a 50 yen difference from outside the 23 wards.**
We focused on 'Tokyo', the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeded 1,400 yen.
Tokyo's average hourly wage was 1,432 yen. Breaking it down, the 23 wards of Tokyo recorded 1,444 yen, while outside the 23 wards was 1,394 yen, showing a regional difference.
In Tokyo's 23 wards, 'Minato Ward' was the highest at 1,489 yen, followed by 'Bunkyo Ward' (1,484 yen) and 'Chiyoda Ward' (1,479 yen). Outside the 23 wards, 'Tama City' was the highest at 1,436 yen, followed by 'Hamura City' (1,435 yen) and 'Higashimurayama City' (1,418 yen).
Even in 'Tokyo', which has the highest minimum wage among prefectures, there is a 50 yen wage gap between the 23 wards and outside the 23 wards, indicating regional wage disparities within 'Tokyo'. [Figures 8, 9]
**Comment from Survey Researcher**
The average hourly wage in March 2026 continued to rise year-on-year but remained almost flat month-on-month.
Meanwhile, in [Food & Beverage], the average hourly wage increased for eight consecutive months, reaching a record high. As more people start looking for part-time jobs during the spring new lifestyle period, recruitment efforts are becoming more active, and these movements are likely reflected in hourly wages.
Furthermore, in [Medical, Care, and Childcare], the average hourly wage exceeded 1,500 yen. A medical fee revision*3 is scheduled for June 2026, and in 2026, an increase in points for specific medical procedures, examinations, and treatments is expected as part of measures against wage increases and rising prices. We will continue to monitor how these environmental changes will affect future average hourly wages and the number of job openings.
*3: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'Regarding the 2026 Medical Fee Revision'
**'March 2026 Part-time Average Hourly Wage Report'**
**[Survey Period]** March 1, 2026 (Sun) - March 31, 2026 (Tue)
**[Aggregated Data Target]** Job advertisements published on our part-time job site 'Mynavi Baito' during the corresponding month, excluding the following:
* Exclusions: Salary classification other than hourly wage, salary amount 3,001 yen or more, employment type other than part-time.
**[Aggregated Area Target]** All 47 prefectures nationwide.
Kanto: Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Gunma
Kansai: Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, Wakayama
Tokai: Aichi, Shizuoka, Gifu, Mie
Hokkaido/Tohoku: Hokkaido, Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima
Koshinetsu/Hokuriku: Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano
Chugoku/Shikoku: Hiroshima, Okayama, Tottori, Shimane, Yamaguchi, Kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime, Ehime, Kochi
Kyushu/Okinawa: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa
**[Survey Organization]** In-house survey
* Details of the survey results here (https://career-research.mynavi.jp/reserch/20260414_109714/)