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Tokyo, Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($100k vs $129k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Tokyo, Japan job market overview (May 2026)

The Tokyo, Japan job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,310 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and director, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in account executive and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tokyo, Japan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Tokyo, Japan.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Account Executive97$100k n=3
Director62
Customer Success52
Engineering33
VP23

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other268
Software Developers95
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products91$100k n=3
Management Analysts34
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel32

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology821$100k n=5
Financial Services200
Professional Services168
Consumer Goods157
Manufacturing144

Top categories

  • Account Executive97
  • Director62
  • Customer Success52
  • Engineering33
  • VP23
  • Support22

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other268
  • Software Developers95
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products91
  • Management Analysts34
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel32
  • Project Management Specialists29

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology821
  • Financial Services200
  • Professional Services168
  • Consumer Goods157
  • Manufacturing144
  • Retail110

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,156 · 88%
  • Contract116 · 9%
  • Full-time19 · 1%
  • Intern17 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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