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Weak

Tokyo Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($11100k vs $130k national)

Tokyo job market overview (July 2026)

The Tokyo job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 205 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and account executive, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and account executive.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tokyo job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Tokyo.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology164$11.1M n=5—
Professional Services123——
Consumer Goods19——
Financial Services14$11.1M n=5—
Healthcare11——

Top categories

  • Engineering11
  • Account Executive10
  • Director6
  • Data Analyst4
  • Program Manager3
  • Server / Host2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers26
  • Managers, All Other22
  • Project Management Specialists12
  • Management Analysts12
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel5
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology164
  • Professional Services123
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Financial Services14
  • Healthcare11
  • Retail10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified167 · 81%
  • Contract35 · 17%
  • Full-time3 · 1%

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