2025年日本薪酬指南

A Guide to Salaries & Trends in theLabour Market 2025 Japan’s employment landscape is experiencing a remarkabletransformation, marked by unprecedented wage growth after decadesof stagnation. This shift, driven by encouraging economic growth andcontrolled inflation, is taking place in an increasingly competitive talentmarket. Toby Truscott Our talent trends report revealed that 65% of companies in Japan findrecruiting challenging – higher than the 39% average across AsiaPacific. This talent scarcity, exacerbated by the country’s historicallylow unemployment rate and declining working-age population, hascreated sustained upward pressure on salaries. This rings especiallytrue for bilingual professionals in specialised sectors, where thecombination of technical expertise and language capabilitiescommands premium compensation. Managing Director,Japan PageGroup Japan leads globally in automotive, electronics, and robotics, withconsistent hiring activity. Healthcare and technology see intensifyingsalary pressure, particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals,driven by an ageing population’s increasing healthcare demands. The evolving workplace influences compensation, with two-thirds ofemployees in hybrid arrangements. While salary remains crucial, jobsatisfaction increasingly driven by work-life balance and recognition –key factors for retaining talent in this highly educated,low-unemployment market. Companies that can offer competitive compensation whiledemonstrating a commitment to workplace evolution – including DE&Iinitiatives and flexible working arrangements – will have an advantagein attracting and retaining top talent. Our 2025 Japan Salary Guide serves as a valuable resource, offeringinsights to help job seekers navigate their careers while enablingemployers to optimise their talent acquisition strategies. Looking ahead, we expect the structural candidate shortage tocontinue driving salary growth across key sectors. Despite itsdemographic challenges, Japan maintains its position as a globalleader through its political stability, economic resilience, world-classR&D capabilities, and highly skilled workforce. Accounting Salary Guide AccountingAccounting Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us Banking & Financial Services Salary Guide Banking & Financial Services Banking & Financial ServicesBanking & Financial Services Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Contact us Search for your dream job C-SuiteC-Suite Salary Guide Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us Customer ServiceCustomer Service Salary Guide Customer Service Leadership Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Contact us Search for your dream job Digital Salary Guide Design DigitalDigital Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us ESG & DE&IESG & DE&I Salary Guide EHS Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us Healthcare Salary Guide Healthcare Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us Human Resources (HR) Salary Guide Human Resources (HR)Human Resources (HR) Payroll Reward Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Contact us Marketing & Agency Salary Guide Marketing & AgencyMarketing & Agency Are you open to new careeropportunities? Looking to hire? Speak to one of our experienced consultants aboutyour recruitment needs. Get started with your job search today and take the nextstep in your career. Search for your dream job Procuremen