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Cooling

Tokyo, Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($100k vs $138k 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 1,357 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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
Director66
Customer Success54
Engineering31
Support23

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other251
Software Developers92
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products85$100k n=3
Management Analysts33
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel30

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology811$100k n=5
Consumer Goods208
Financial Services197
Professional Services169
Manufacturing145

Top categories

  • Account Executive91
  • Director66
  • Customer Success54
  • Engineering31
  • Support23
  • VP21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other251
  • Software Developers92
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products85
  • Management Analysts33
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel30
  • Project Management Specialists30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology811
  • Consumer Goods208
  • Financial Services197
  • Professional Services169
  • Manufacturing145
  • Retail129

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,217 · 90%
  • Contract99 · 7%
  • Full-time26 · 2%
  • Intern14 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 0%

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