Release of the 'March 2026 Part-time Job Average Hourly Wage Report' by Mynavi
Mynavi Corporation released its March 2026 part-time wage report. The national average stands at 1,296 yen, with the food and dining sector hitting a record high of 1,210 yen ahead of Golden Week.
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- 📰 Published: April 14, 2026 at 20:00
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Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shunsuke Awai) announced the "March 2026 Part-time Job Average Hourly Wage Report". This survey is an aggregation of job advertisement data posted on the part-time job information site "Mynavi Baito" (https://baito.mynavi.jp/).
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* The average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, remaining almost flat from the previous month. Ahead of the busy GW (Golden Week) season, [Food/Dining] updated its record high [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4].
* The average hourly wage in "Kansai", which continues to experience net in-migration, was 1,304 yen. 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 5 months. [Leisure/Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in preparation for welcome/farewell parties for the new life season and the GW period [Figures 6, 7].
* [This Month's TOPIC] Attention on "Tokyo", the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeds 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in the 23 wards of Tokyo is 1,444 yen, a difference of 50 yen from outside the 23 wards [Figures 8, 9].
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[Survey Summary]
◆ The average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Ahead of the busy GW season, [Food/Dining] hit a record high.
The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen (down 2 yen month-over-month, up 29 yen year-over-year), remaining largely flat compared to the previous month.
Meanwhile, ahead of the busy GW season, [Food/Dining] hit a record high at 1,210 yen (up 2 yen MoM, up 48 yen YoY). This job category has seen an increase for 8 consecutive months since August 2025, and the job-to-applicant ratio is 1.12 times the previous month. In addition to a chronic labor shortage, it is believed that the trend of raising starting hourly wages is continuing, driven by the minimum wage increase and hiring efforts aimed at securing demographics such as students and housewives who enter the labor market from early spring.
In addition, compared to the previous month, 7 out of 16 job categories saw an increase, 8 saw a decrease, and 1 remained flat. Furthermore, compared to the same month last year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased, suggesting that while it is in a short-term adjustment phase, many job categories have seen a raised baseline in wage levels compared to the previous year. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
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◆ The average hourly wage in "Kansai", continuing to experience net in-migration, is 1,304 yen. Up 14 yen from the previous month, up 43 yen from the same month last year.
Looking at average hourly wages by area, "Kansai" stood at 1,304 yen, an increase of 14 yen from the previous month (1,290 yen), making it the only area to see a month-over-month increase.
Looking at recent demographics, "Kansai" has seen continuous net in-migration *1, and service demand is expanding due to population inflow. Therefore, the heightened demand for labor may be one of the factors pushing up the average hourly wage. Also, since development plans for integrated resorts that involve large-scale tourism and customer attraction are underway in this area, future trends will be closely watched. [Figure 5]
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◆ The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas is 1,334 yen, the first increase in 5 months. [Leisure/Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained its record high for new season parties and GW.
The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas *2 was 1,334 yen, an increase of 1 yen from the previous month, turning positive for the first time in 5 months.
By job category (major classification), [Food/Dining] was 1,245 yen (up 3 yen MoM, up 46 yen YoY), setting a new record high. In addition, although [Leisure/Amusement], which includes karaoke, remained flat from the previous month at 1,297 yen, it maintained its record high with a 29 yen increase compared to the same month last year.
April is a period of increased demand for welcome and farewell parties associated with spring break and new lifestyles, as well as cherry blossom viewing, alongside moves to strengthen hiring in anticipation of the Golden Week in May. It is highly possible that hourly wages were raised during this busy season with the aim of securing personnel.
Otherwise, compared to the previous month, 6 out of 16 job categories increased, 8 decreased, and 2 remained flat. Compared to the same month last year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased. [Figures 6, 7]
*2: A collective term for the Capital region, Tokai, and Kansai, where Japan's three major cities (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) are located.
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◆ [This Month's TOPIC] Attention on "Tokyo", the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeds 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in the 23 wards of Tokyo is 1,444 yen, a difference of 50 yen from outside the 23 wards.
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[TOPICS]
* The average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, remaining almost flat from the previous month. Ahead of the busy GW (Golden Week) season, [Food/Dining] updated its record high [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4].
* The average hourly wage in "Kansai", which continues to experience net in-migration, was 1,304 yen. 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 5 months. [Leisure/Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained the highest amount in preparation for welcome/farewell parties for the new life season and the GW period [Figures 6, 7].
* [This Month's TOPIC] Attention on "Tokyo", the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeds 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in the 23 wards of Tokyo is 1,444 yen, a difference of 50 yen from outside the 23 wards [Figures 8, 9].
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[Survey Summary]
◆ The average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen, almost flat from the previous month. Ahead of the busy GW season, [Food/Dining] hit a record high.
The national average hourly wage in March 2026 was 1,296 yen (down 2 yen month-over-month, up 29 yen year-over-year), remaining largely flat compared to the previous month.
Meanwhile, ahead of the busy GW season, [Food/Dining] hit a record high at 1,210 yen (up 2 yen MoM, up 48 yen YoY). This job category has seen an increase for 8 consecutive months since August 2025, and the job-to-applicant ratio is 1.12 times the previous month. In addition to a chronic labor shortage, it is believed that the trend of raising starting hourly wages is continuing, driven by the minimum wage increase and hiring efforts aimed at securing demographics such as students and housewives who enter the labor market from early spring.
In addition, compared to the previous month, 7 out of 16 job categories saw an increase, 8 saw a decrease, and 1 remained flat. Furthermore, compared to the same month last year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased, suggesting that while it is in a short-term adjustment phase, many job categories have seen a raised baseline in wage levels compared to the previous year. [Figures 1, 2, 3, 4]
[Figure 1]
[Figure 2]
[Figure 3]
[Figure 4]
◆ The average hourly wage in "Kansai", continuing to experience net in-migration, is 1,304 yen. Up 14 yen from the previous month, up 43 yen from the same month last year.
Looking at average hourly wages by area, "Kansai" stood at 1,304 yen, an increase of 14 yen from the previous month (1,290 yen), making it the only area to see a month-over-month increase.
Looking at recent demographics, "Kansai" has seen continuous net in-migration *1, and service demand is expanding due to population inflow. Therefore, the heightened demand for labor may be one of the factors pushing up the average hourly wage. Also, since development plans for integrated resorts that involve large-scale tourism and customer attraction are underway in this area, future trends will be closely watched. [Figure 5]
[Figure 5]
◆ The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas is 1,334 yen, the first increase in 5 months. [Leisure/Amusement (1,297 yen)] maintained its record high for new season parties and GW.
The average hourly wage in the three major metropolitan areas *2 was 1,334 yen, an increase of 1 yen from the previous month, turning positive for the first time in 5 months.
By job category (major classification), [Food/Dining] was 1,245 yen (up 3 yen MoM, up 46 yen YoY), setting a new record high. In addition, although [Leisure/Amusement], which includes karaoke, remained flat from the previous month at 1,297 yen, it maintained its record high with a 29 yen increase compared to the same month last year.
April is a period of increased demand for welcome and farewell parties associated with spring break and new lifestyles, as well as cherry blossom viewing, alongside moves to strengthen hiring in anticipation of the Golden Week in May. It is highly possible that hourly wages were raised during this busy season with the aim of securing personnel.
Otherwise, compared to the previous month, 6 out of 16 job categories increased, 8 decreased, and 2 remained flat. Compared to the same month last year, 13 categories increased and 3 decreased. [Figures 6, 7]
*2: A collective term for the Capital region, Tokai, and Kansai, where Japan's three major cities (Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka) are located.
[Figure 6]
[Figure 7]
◆ [This Month's TOPIC] Attention on "Tokyo", the only prefecture where the average hourly wage exceeds 1,400 yen. The average hourly wage in the 23 wards of Tokyo is 1,444 yen, a difference of 50 yen from outside the 23 wards.