# Japan hiring trends

> 19,668 new job posts in Japan in the last 90 days from 1,623 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/japan/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 6,523
- New job posts, last 90 days: 19,668
- New job posts, last 12 months: 71,411
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 1,623
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 18%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $41,800 per year (USD; 3,976 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Japan last month?

6,674 new job posts in October 2026, down 5% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Japan going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 7% compared with the three months before (20,276 vs. 18,888).

### Which roles are most in demand in Japan?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (3,681), Engineer (3,205) and Salesperson (1,655).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Japan?

In the last 90 days: Marriott International (759), Rakuten (527) and EY (349).

### How common is remote work in Japan?

18% of job posts in Japan in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Japan?

$41,800 per year (USD) across 3,976 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 4901 |
| 2025-12 | 4558 |
| 2026-01 | 5552 |
| 2026-02 | 4973 |
| 2026-03 | 6059 |
| 2026-04 | 5603 |
| 2026-05 | 5375 |
| 2026-06 | 6471 |
| 2026-07 | 7042 |
| 2026-08 | 6540 |
| 2026-09 | 7062 |
| 2026-10 | 6674 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 3681 |
| Engineer | 3205 |
| Salesperson | 1655 |
| Specialist | 1627 |
| Analyst | 981 |
| Director | 554 |
| Consultant | 542 |
| Executive | 494 |
| Project Manager | 411 |
| Representative | 397 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Marriott International | 759 |
| Rakuten | 527 |
| EY | 349 |
| Renesas Electronics | 344 |
| TransPerfect | 343 |
| TransPerfect | 336 |
| Amazon.com | 307 |
| Microsoft | 225 |
| Google | 213 |
| Tesla | 192 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Software Development | 3482 |
| Hospitality | 1352 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 1193 |
| Semiconductor Manufacturing | 1039 |
| Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 920 |
| Financial Services | 778 |
| Translation and Localization | 759 |
| Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 505 |
| Professional Services | 465 |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 445 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=JP&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.