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Cooling

Tokyo, Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($100k vs $136k national)

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 1,325 active job postings tracked here, 37% 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 Executive91$100k n=3—
Director62——
Customer Success54——
Engineering32——
VP23——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other259——
Software Developers93——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products85$100k n=3—
Management Analysts34——
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel29——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology798$100k n=5—
Financial Services199——
Consumer Goods188——
Professional Services169——
Manufacturing143——

Top categories

  • Account Executive91
  • Director62
  • Customer Success54
  • Engineering32
  • VP23
  • Support23

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other259
  • Software Developers93
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products85
  • Management Analysts34
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel29
  • Project Management Specialists29

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology798
  • Financial Services199
  • Consumer Goods188
  • Professional Services169
  • Manufacturing143
  • Retail126

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,192 · 90%
  • Contract98 · 7%
  • Intern17 · 1%
  • Full-time16 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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