[Research Report] Spot work job opening ratio at 4.33x, average hourly wage at 1,247 JPY
According to the Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute, the spot work job opening ratio for March 2026 was 4.33x, up 1.84 points from the previous year. The average hourly wage was 1,247 JPY.
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The Tsunagu Work Style Research Institute, part of Tsunagu Group Holdings, has released its Spot Work Market Data Report for March 2026.
[Key Topics]
1. The job opening ratio reached 4.33x, a significant increase of 1.84 points year-on-year.
2. While the growth rate of work opportunities increased month-on-month, convenience store and logistics sectors remain below the previous year's levels.
3. The average hourly wage for spot work was 1,247 JPY, up 10 JPY from the previous month.
■ Job Opening Ratio Trends
The ratio reached 4.33x in March 2026, marking 22 consecutive months of year-on-year growth.
■ Work Volume Trends
Work volume grew by 31.2% month-on-month. By sector, 'Warehouse/Light Work' rose 43.0%, 'Convenience Store Staff' rose 21.8%, and 'Logistics/Drivers' rose 51.3%.
■ Hourly Wage Trends
The average hourly wage was 1,247 JPY, a 10 JPY increase from the previous month, though it remains 65 JPY lower than the same period last year, indicating a stabilization from the high wage levels seen in 2025.
[Key Topics]
1. The job opening ratio reached 4.33x, a significant increase of 1.84 points year-on-year.
2. While the growth rate of work opportunities increased month-on-month, convenience store and logistics sectors remain below the previous year's levels.
3. The average hourly wage for spot work was 1,247 JPY, up 10 JPY from the previous month.
■ Job Opening Ratio Trends
The ratio reached 4.33x in March 2026, marking 22 consecutive months of year-on-year growth.
■ Work Volume Trends
Work volume grew by 31.2% month-on-month. By sector, 'Warehouse/Light Work' rose 43.0%, 'Convenience Store Staff' rose 21.8%, and 'Logistics/Drivers' rose 51.3%.
■ Hourly Wage Trends
The average hourly wage was 1,247 JPY, a 10 JPY increase from the previous month, though it remains 65 JPY lower than the same period last year, indicating a stabilization from the high wage levels seen in 2025.
FAQ
What is spot work?
A form of short-term, one-off employment without a continuous contract, similar to gig work.