1、Japan SalaryGuide 2025Toby TruscottManaging Director,Japan PageGroupA Guide to Salaries&Trends in theLabour Market 2025Japans employment landscape is experiencing a remarkabletransformation,marked by unprecedented wage growth after decadesof stagnation.This shift,driven by encouraging economic growt

2、h andcontrolled inflation,is taking place in an increasingly competitive talentmarket.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 countrys historicallylow unemployment

3、 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.Japan leads globally in automoti

4、ve,electronics,and robotics,withconsistent hiring activity.Healthcare and technology see intensifyingsalary pressure,particularly in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals,driven by an ageing populations increasing healthcare demands.The evolving workplace influences compensation,with two-thirds ofemploy

5、ees 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 workp

6、lace 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 tale