Japan Salary Benchmark 2018

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1 Japan Salary Benchmark

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3 Japan Accounting & Finance In, candidates with experience in financial analysis, corporate strategy, shared service centre management and management accounting will be in high demand, with companies willing to pay above market average salaries. Expect most roles to come from healthcare, pharmaceutical, and retail industries. Roles in demand Top industries Finance controllers / managers FP&A analysts / managers (Commercial finance) Accountants / Accounting managers Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Technology Retail Industrial / Manufacturing By the numbers * 7% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

4 Accounting & Finance General Accountant 3.5M 6.5M 5M 5M 8M 6.75M 6M 9M 7.75M 6M 10M 8M Financial Analyst 4M 6.5M 5.25M 5M 10M 7M 7M 11M 8.91M 7M 13M 10M Accounting Manager N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8M 11M 9.5M 9M 12M 10.5M Financial Planning & Analysis Manager N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8M 12M 10M 9M 13M 11M Financial Controller N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 10M 15M 12.5M Finance Director / CFO N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 12M 18M 15M Specialist Audit N/A N/A N/A 5.5M 9M 7.25M 7M 10M 8.75M 8M 11M 9.5M Internal Audit Manager N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8M 12M 10M Treasury Manager N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8M 13M 10.33M Tax Manager N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8M 14M 11M these figures. Refer to our online version at

5 Japan Banking & Financial Services In, we expect major investment banks to hire mostly on a replacement basis, while asset management, fintech and private equity firms will expand on a selective basis. Demand for professionals in real estate and insurance will remain stable. Roles in demand Top industries Anti-money Laundering (AML) / Financial crime compliance Sales/relationship managers KYC client services Asset management Private equity Fintech Insurance By the numbers * 5% 11-15% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

6 Banking & Financial Services Corporate Governance Internal Audit 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 13M 11M 14M 17M 15.5M 18M 25M 21.5M Technology Audit 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 13M 11M 14M 17M 15.5M 18M 25M 21.5M Central Compliance 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 13M 11M 14M 17M 15.5M 18M 25M 21.5M Compliance Advisory 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 13M 11M 14M 17M 15.5M 18M 25M 21.5M Finance and Accounting Financial Accounting / Reporting 6M 8M 7M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 15M 14M 16M 24M 20M Product Control 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 15M 14M 16M 24M 20M Tax 6M 8M 7M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 15M 14M 16M 24M 20M Front Office Investment (Equity and Fixed Income Research) 7M 10M 8.5M 10.5M 15M 12.75M 15.5M 18M 16.75M 18.5M 26M 22.25M Portfolio and Fund Management 7M 10M 8.5M 10.5M 15M 12.75M 15.5M 18M 16.75M 18.5M 26M 22.25M Investment Banking / Corporate Finance 8M 11M 9.5M 11.5M 15M 13.25M 15.5M 18M 16.75M 18.5M 26M 22.25M Private Equity and Direct Investment 9M 11M 10M 11.5M 15M 13.25M 15.5M 18M 16.75M 18.5M 28M 23.25M Structured Finance (Project / ECA Finance) Transaction Banking (Cash Management / Trade Finance) Relationship Management (Asset Management / Corporate Banks) 6M 8M 7M 9M 11M 10M 12M 16M 14M 17M 22M 19.5M 6M 8M 7M 9M 11M 10M 12M 16M 14M 17M 22M 19.5M 6M 8M 7M 9M 11M 10M 12M 16M 14M 17M 22M 19.5M Cash and Derivative Sales 7M 9M 8M 10M 15M 12.5M 15M 20M 17.5M 20M 25M 22.5M Cash and Derivative Trading 7M 9M 8M 10M 15M 12.5M 15M 20M 17.5M 20M 25M 22.5M Business Management 7M 9M 8M 10M 15M 12.5M 15M 20M 17.5M 20M 25M 22.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

7 Banking & Financial Services Operations and Middle Office Trade Support (Exotic and Structured) 6.5M 8M 7.25M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 12M 23M 16M Trade Support (Flow and Vanilla Products) 6.5M 8M 7.25M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 12M 23M 16M AM Operations (Client Reporting / Fund Accounting) Bank Operations (Treasury Ops / Remittance / Account Opening ) 6.5M 8M 7.25M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 12M 25M 16M 6M 8M 7M 7M 8M 7.5M 8.5M 12M 10.25M 12M 23M 16M Securities Operations (Settlements) 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 12M 23M 16M Risk Management Credit Risk 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 18M 15.5M 19M 23M 21M Market Risk 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 18M 15.5M 19M 23M 21M Quants 7M 10M 8.5M 10.5M 15M 12.75M 15.5M 18M 16.75M 18M 25M 21.5M Operational Risk 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 18M 15.5M 19M 23M 21M Actuary 6.5M 8M 7.25M 9M 12M 10.5M 13M 18M 15.5M 19M 23M 21M these figures. Refer to our online version at

8 Japan Engineering & Manufacturing In, we will see high demand for talented, bilingual electric technicians as electrification, sensing and control are growing notably for all industries, and as we see more positive investment from global companies into the Japan market. Roles in demand Top industries Design engineers Field application / service engineers Technical project managers Automotive suppliers Infrastructure / Energy Electric equipment / devices Chemical By the numbers * 15% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

9 Engineering & Manufacturing R&D Design Engineer (Mechanical) 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M Design Engineer (Electrical) 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6.5M 8M 7.25M 7.5M 10M 8.75M Process Development Engineer 4M 6M 5M 5.5M 6.5M 6M 6M 8.5M 7.25M 8M 11M 9.5M Researcher 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 8M 12M 10M S/W Test Engineer 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5.5M 6.5M 6M 6M 8.5M 7.25M Embedded S/W Engineer 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 8M 11M 9.5M Industry Designer 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 10M 8.5M R&D Center Director 10M 12M 11M 11M 15M 13M 13M 17M 15M 15M 30M 22.5M Plant Engineer Plant Manager 10M 12M 11M 11M 15M 13M 14M 17M 15.5M 16M 25M 20.5M Manufacturing Manager 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 8.5M 10M 9.25M 9.5M 11M 10.25M Process Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 8.5M 8M Facility / Utility Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 8M 13M 10.5M QC / QA Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 12M 9.5M EHS 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 7M 6M 7M 8.5M 7.75M 8M 12M 10M Equipment Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 7M 6.5M 6.5M 10M 8.25M Field Engineer Sales Engineer 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8.5M 7.25M 8M 12M 10M Application Engineer 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8.5M 7.25M 8M 12M 10M Field Service Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 7.5M 6.75M 7.5M 9.5M 8.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

10 Engineering & Manufacturing In-House Engineer Customer Support Engineer 4M 5M 4.5M 4.5M 6M 5.25M 5.5M 7M 6.25M 6.5M 8M 7.25M Technical Marketing 4M 6M 5M 5.5M 7M 6.25M 7M 8.5M 7.75M 8M 13M 10.5M Project Manager 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 12M 9.75M Sourcing Engineer 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 13M 10.25M Regulatory Affairs 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6M 8M 7M 8M 12M 10M these figures. Refer to our online version at

11 Japan Healthcare & Life Sciences In, expect increased demand for pricing, market access and government affairs roles, along with hybrid medical science liaison and sales roles. Increased investments has trickled down into the manufacturing side and spurred healthy growth. Roles in demand Top industries Healthcare policy / Market access R&D / Medical affairs Commercial sales / MSL Pharmaceutical Medical devices Life sciences CRO By the numbers * 20% 16-20% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

12 Healthcare & Life Sciences Healthcare Policy HEOR Manager 9M 14M 11.5M 10M 15M 12.5M 12M 17M 14.5M 12M 18M 15M HEOR Director 15M 22M 18.5M 17M 22M 19.5M 17M 24M 20.5M 17M 28M 22.5M Government Affairs Manager 9M 18M 13.5M 10M 18M 14M 10M 19M 14.5M 10M 19M 14.5M Government Affairs Director 15M 20M 17.5M 15M 25M 20M 17M 30M 23.5M 18M 35M 26.5M Public Affairs Director 15M 20M 17.5M 15M 25M 20M 17M 30M 23.5M 18M 35M 26.5M Market Access Director 15M 20M 17.5M 15M 25M 20M 17M 30M 23.5M 18M 35M 26.5M Regulatory Affairs Regulatory Affairs Manager 7M 15M 10.5M 8M 16M 11.5M 8M 17M 13.16M 9M 17M 13.83M Regulatory Affairs Director 11M 22M 15.67M 12M 30M 19M 13M 32M 22.16M 14M 35M 24.33M Sokatsu 11M 23M 17M 13M 32M 22.5M 15M 33M 24M 18M 35M 26.5M CMC Manager 6M 13M 9.5M 8M 15M 11.5M 10M 17M 13.5M 10M 17M 13.5M CMC Director 14M 22M 18M 16M 25M 20.5M 18M 28M 23M 20M 32M 26M Quality QA Manager 6M 13M 9M 8M 15M 11M 9M 17M 13.16M 10M 17M 13M QC Manager 6M 10M 7.75M 6M 12M 9.5M 7M 14M 10.5M 8M 16M 11.5M Hinseki 8M 13M 11M 9M 15M 12.5M 9M 18M 14M 10M 22M 16.75M Production Director 12M 20M 15.75M 12M 25M 17.5M 13M 30M 19.5M 13M 35M 21.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

13 Healthcare & Life Sciences Safety PMS Manager 8M 15M 11.5M 9M 16M 12.5M 10M 17M 13.5M 10M 17M 13.5M PV Manager 8M 13M 10.67M 9M 14M 12M 10M 17M 13.66M 11M 17M 14.66M PV Director 9M 19M 14.33M 9M 15M 16.16M 11M 25M 17.83M 13M 30M 20.5M Anseki 11M 19M 14.25M 12M 25M 16M 12M 25M 17.5M 12M 30M 19.25M Clinical Sciences Researcher 3M 6M 4.5M 4M 6M 5M 4.5M 7M 5.75M 5M 9M 7M CRA 4M 7M 5.5M 5M 9M 683 7M 12M 9M 7M 12M 9.66M Clinical Study Manager 7M 12M 9.5M 8M 14M 10.87M 9M 15M 11.75M 10M 16M 12.75M Clinical Project Manager 8M 11M 9.5M 10M 13M 11.5M 11M 15M 13M 12M 16M 14M Clinical Lead (non-md) 8M 11M 9.5M 11M 15M 13M 13M 16M 14.5M 13M 16M 14.5M Clinical Lead (MD) 14M 18M 16M 17M 22M 19.5M 19M 24M 21.5M 21M 25M 23M Bio-statistics 5M 8M 6.5M 8M 10M 9M 10M 13M 11.5M 11M 15M 13M Clinical Data Manager 5M 8M 6.5M 8M 10M 9M 10M 13M 11.5M 11M 15M 13M Clinical Operations Manager 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 13M 10.5M 9M 14M 11.5M 12M 16M 14M Clinical Operations Director 12M 20M 16M 14M 22M 18M 16M 25M 20.5M 16M 35M 25.5M Clinical Responsible Physician 14M 18M 16M 15M M 17M 22M 19.5M 18M 30M 24M TA Head 16M 22M 19M 20M 27M 23.5M 22M 35M 28.5M 23M 40M 31.5M Head of Clinical R&D 18M 25M 21.5M 20M 30M 25M 23M 40M 32M 25M 80M 45M Head of Clinical Operations 15M 18M 16.5M 17M 20M 18.5M 18M 22M 20M 22M 25M 23.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

14 Healthcare & Life Sciences Medical Affairs Medical Science Liaison 6M 10M 8M 8M 11M 9.5M 9M 13M 11M 9M 14M 11.5M Medical Affairs Manager 9M 12M 10.5M 9M 14M 11.5M 10M 16M 13M 10M 18M 14M Medical Excellence/Compliance 8M 12M 10M 9M 13M 11M 10M 15M 12.5M 10M 18M 14M Medical Information Manager 8M 12M 10M 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 16M 13M 10M 18M 14M Medical Writing Manager 8M 12M 10M 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 16M 13M 10M 18M 14M Medical Advisor 15M 20M 17.5M 16M 22M 19M 18M 24M 21M 15M 27M 21M Medical Affairs Director (non-md) 13M 16M 14.5M 13M 18M 15.5M 14M 20M 17M 14M 30M 22M Medical Affairs Director (MD) 16M 20M 18M 18M 24M 21M 20M 26M 23M 20M 60M 40M Commercial Healthcare Market Researcher 4M 6M 5M 4M 7M 5.5M 5M 8M 6.5M 5M 8M 6.5M Healthcare Market Research Manager 7M 10M 8.5M 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 12M 10M 8M 12M 10M Healthcare Market Research Director 10M 14M 12M 10M 14M 12M 12M 16M 14M 12M 18M 15M Application Specialist 5M 10M 7.5M 7M 11M 9M 8M 11M 9.5M 8M 11M 9.5M Sales 4M 7M 5.63M 450 9M 6.37M 6M 12M 8.75M 6M 12M 8.75M Sales / Medical Representative 550 9M 7.25M 6M 12M 9M 7M 14M 10.5M 8M 15M 11.5M Sales Manager 7M 12M 9.5M 8M 14M 10.6M 10M 16M 12.66M 10M 18M 12.6M Sales Director 10M 20M 13M 10M 22M 12M 12M 25M 15M 12M 30M 15.8M Product Manager 5M 12M 8.17M 6M 15M 9.2M 9M 16M 10.8M 9M 17M 10.8M Marketing Manager 8M 16M 11.33M 8M 16M 10.4M 9M M 9M 16.5M 11.6M Marketing Director 10M 24M 11.8M 10M 28M 12.6M 12M 32M 15.4M 12M 32M 16.2M Business Development Director 9M 17M 11.83M 10M 18M 12.83M 10M 20M 15.16M 13M 25M 15.8M General Manager 16M 30M 23.33M 18M 35M 23.8M 20M 45M 31.66M 20M 100M 46.66M Business Unit Director 12M M 12M 30M 14.6M 12M 32M 15.8M 14M 35M 18.2M these figures. Refer to our online version at

15 Japan Human Resources In, expect high demand for HRBPs and bilingual recruiters, with a reduction in compensation and benefits roles, as the trend of centralising these functions within APAC shared services continues. will favour top talent, as the market remains candidate short. Roles in demand Top industries HRBP Recruiters HR managers Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Industrial / Manufacturing Retail Technology By the numbers * 18% 6-10% decrease in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

16 Human Resources Banking and Finance Human Resources Administration 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 7M 6M 5M 7M 6M 5M 7M 6M Human Resources Generalist (Junior) 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M Learning & Development Specialist 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 7M 12M 9.5M Recruitment Specialist 4M 6M 5M 6M 8.5M 7.25M 7M 9M 8M 9M 11M 10M Human Resources Generalist (Mid Level) 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M 9M 11M 10M 10M 13M 11.5M Compensation & Benefits Specialist 6M 8M 7M 8M 10M 9M 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 13M 11.5M Learning & Development Manager 6M 9M 8M 7M 10M 8.5M 9M 13M 11M 12M 16M 14M Recruitment Manager 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 12M 11M 9M 13M 11M 10m 18M 14M Human Resources Manager 9M 11M 10M 11M 13M 12M 12M 16M 14M 14M 18M 16M Compensation & Benefits Head 12M 16M 14M 12M 16M 14M 13M 16M 14.5M 14M 20M 17M Learning & Development Head 12M 16M 14M 14M 16M 15M 14M 16M 15M 14M 20M 17M Human Resources Generalist (Senior / CRM) 12M 16M 14M 12M 16M 14M 14M 16M 15M 14M 20M 17M Human Resources Director 14M 20M 17M 14M 20M 17M 16M 25M 20.5M 17M 35M 26M Commerce and Industry Human Resources Administration 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 5M 7M 6M 5M 7M 6M Payroll 4M 6M 5M 5M 7.5M 6.25M 5M 7M 6M 5M 8M 6.5M Human Resources Generalist (Junior) 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M Recruitment Staff 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 8.5M 7.25M 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M Compensation & Benefits Specialist 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M Learning & Development Specialist 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 7M 10M 8.5M Payroll Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 7M 9M 8M 7M 10M 8.5M Human Resources Generalist (Senior / CRM) 8M 11M 9.5M 8M 12M 10M 8M 14M 11M 8M 14M 11M Recruitment Manager 7M 9M 8M 8M 12M 10M 8M 12M 10M 10M 16M 13M Learning & Development Manager 8M 12M 10M 8M 12M 10M 8M 12M 10M 10M 16M 13M Compensation & Benefits Manager 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 13M 11.5M 10M 13M 11.5M 10M 15M 12.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

17 Human Resources Human Resources Manager 8M 10M 9M 8M 12M 10M 10M 14M 12M 10M 16M 13M Human Resources Director 15M 18M 16.5M 15M 20M 17.5M 15M 30M 22.5M 15M 30M 22.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

18 Japan Legal Industries with the highest demand for legal roles will be healthcare, life sciences, entertainment and technology, looking for candidates with in-depth knowledge about their respective legal issues. Demand from financial services will remain stable. Roles in demand Top industries Corporate counsels Compliance specialists / Compliance managers Legal directors Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals Financial Services Technology Entertainment By the numbers * 5% 21-25% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

19 Legal Private Practice (Local) Newly Qualified 6M 10M 8M N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Associate 8M 12M 10M 10M 15M 12.5M 12M 17M 14.5M N/A N/A N/A Senior Associate 17M N/A 17M 17M N/A 17M 17M 17M 17M N/A N/A N/A Salaried Partner 25M N/A 25M 25M N/A 25M 25M 25M 25M N/A N/A N/A Equity Partner 30M N/A 30M 30M N/A 30M 30M 30M 30M N/A N/A N/A Private Practice (International) Newly Qualified 10M 20M 15M N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Associate 10M 20M 15M 12M 25M 18.5M 25M 35M 30M N/A N/A N/A Senior Associate 35M N/A 35M 35M N/A 35M 35M 35M 35M N/A N/A N/A Salaried Partner 40M N/A 40M 40M N/A 40M 40M 40M 40M N/A N/A N/A Equity Partner 45M N/A 45M 45M N/A 45M 45M 45M 45M N/A N/A N/A Legal Counsel In-house Corporate (MNC) 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 14M 11M 12M 18M 15M 20M N/A 20M Financial Services 8M 12M 10M 12M 20M 16M 12M 20M 16M 30M N/A 30M these figures. Refer to our online version at

20 Legal Paralegals / Legal Secretaries Paralegal 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 8M N/A 8M Legal Secretary/Assistant 3M 4.5M 3.75M 4.5M 6M 5.25M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M N/A 6M these figures. Refer to our online version at

21 Japan Office Support Companies are combining multiple positions in secretarial and office support, so office managers will be expected to have diverse and unique skillsets. With the 2020 Olympics, hospitality and tourism are expanding dramatically, resulting in demand for bilingual customer service roles. Roles in demand Top industries Sales/admin assistants Executive assistants Office managers / General affairs Technology Industrial / Manufacturing Financial services Business services By the numbers * 7% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

22 Office Support Banking and Finance Office Administrator 4M 6M 5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M Sales Assistant 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M Administrative Assistant 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 6M 7M 6.5M Legal Secretary 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M Group Secretary 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M Secretary / PA 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M Research Assistant 3.5M 4.5M 4M 4M 6M 5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 10M 9M Executive Assistant 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M Interpreter 4.5M 5M 4.75M 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 7M 6M 7M 12M 9.5M Translator 4.5M 6M 5.25M 4M 6M 5M 5M 8M 6.5M 8M 13M 10.5M Office Manager 4M 6M 5M 4M 6M 5M 6M 8M 7M 8M 12M 10M Commerce and Industry Office Administrator 3.5M 4.5M 4M 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M Sales Assistant 3.5M 4.5M 4M 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M Translator 4M 6M 5M 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 7M 9M 8M Administrative Assistant 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 5M 6M 5.5M Group Secretary 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 6M 7M 6.5M Secretary / PA 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 10M 8.5M Interpreter 4M 6M 5M 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 7M 10M 8.5M Executive Assistant / PA 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M Office Manager 4M 6M 5M 4M 6M 5M 6M 8M 7M 8M 9M 8.5M Customer Service 3.5M 5M 4.25M 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 7M 6M 6M 14M 10M these figures. Refer to our online version at

23 Japan Retail E-commerce and digital will remain a key focus both for investment and hiring across all retail industries. Luxury fashion will continue to grow with strong demand from domestic and international customers. Increased demand for travel and tourism industries will continue until the 2020 Olympics. Roles in demand Top industries E-commerce and digital Retail managers and directors Merchandising managers and directors Luxury Lifestyle / Consumer goods Sports Watch / Jewelry By the numbers * 20% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

24 Retail Retail Retail Operations Manager 6M 6.5M 6.25M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 10M 9M 8M 12M 10M Regional Retail Operations Manager 10M N/A 10M 10M 12M 11M 15M N/A 15M 15M N/A 15M Country General Manager 15M N/A 15M 15M 22M 18.5M 15M 25M 20M 20M 6.5M 42.5M Regional General Manager 25M 35M 30M 30M 50M 40M 35M 60M 47.5M 35M N/A 35M Store Management Visual Merchandiser 3.5M 4M 3.75M 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5M 7M 6M 7M N/A 7M Visual Merchandising Manager 6M 8M 7M 7.5M 9M 8.25M 8M 10M 9M 9M 15M 12M Store Supervisor 3M 4M 3.5M 4M 4.5M 4.25M 9M 10M 9.5M 7.5M 10M 8.75M Store Manager 4M 5M 4.5M 4.5M 5.5M 5M 5.5M 7M 6.25M 8M 10M 9M Buying / Merchandising / Sourcing Merchandiser 3.5M 4.5M 4M 4.5M 6.5M 5.5M 6.5M 9M 7.75M 9M 11M 10M Assistant Manager 5M 6M 5.5M 6.5M 7.5M 7M 7.5M 8M 7.75M 8M N/A 8M Manager 6M 7.5M 6.75M 7M 8.5M 7.75M 8.5M 10M 9.25M 10M N/A 10M General Manager / Divisional Manager 10M 13M 11.5M 10M 15M 12.5M 12M 16M 14M 13M 18M 15.5M Director / Vice President 14M 16M 15M 15M 20M 17.5M 16M 21M 18.5M 17M 25M 21M these figures. Refer to our online version at

25 Retail Product Management Product Manager 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6.5M 8M 7.25M 10M N/A 10M Category Controller 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M 10M 12M 11M 10M 13M 11.5M Product Director 9M N/A 9M 10M N/A 10M 10M 13M 11.5M 10M 15M 12.5M Supply Chain / Logistics Assistant Manager 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6.5M 8M 7.25M 8M 9.5M 8.75M 9.5M 12M 10.75M Manager 5M 6.5M 5.75M 6.5M 8M 7.25M 8M 12M 10M 12M 14M 13M Country Manager 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 10M 9M 10M 14M 12M 14M 18M 16M Regional Director / Vice President 8M 9M 8.5M 9M 10M 9.5M 10M 16M 13M 16M 25M 20.5M Warehousing / Distribution / Inventory Inventory Controller 3.5M 5M 4.25M 5M 7M 6M 7M 9M 8M 9M 11M 10M Distribution Manager 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 8M 7M 8M 12M 10M 12M 15M 13.5M Regional Distribution Manager 6M 7.5M 6.75M 7.5M 10M 8.75M 10M 14M 12M 14M 18M 16M these figures. Refer to our online version at

26 Retail Manufacturing / Production Material Planning / Control Manager 4M 5.5M 4.75M 5.5M 7M 6.25M 7M 9M 8M 9M 12M 10.5M Production Manager 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 9M 8.5M 10M 11M 10.5M Factory / Plant Manager 9M 10M 9.5M 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M 12M 16M 14M General Manager 13M 14M 13.5M 14M 15M 14.5M 16M 17M 16.5M 17M 18M 17.5M Quality / Compliance / Technical Services Product Technologist 3.5M 4.5M 4M 4.5M 5.5M 5M 5.5M 6.5M 6M 6.5M 7.5M 7M Manager 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 9M 8.5M 9M 10M 9.5M Senior Manager 8M 9M 8.5M 9M 10M 9.5M 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M Director 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M 12M 13M 12.5M 13M 14M 13.5M Design / Product Development Designer 3.5M 5M 4.25M 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M Senior Designer 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 9M 8.5M Chief Designer 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 9M 8.5M 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 13M 12M Manager 8M 9M 8.5M 9M 10M 9.5M 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M Senior Manager 9M 10M 9.5M 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M 12M 13M 12.5M Director 10M 11M 10.5M 11M 12M 11.5M 12M 13M 12.5M 13M 14M 13.5M these figures. Refer to our online version at

27 Japan Sales will bring consistent demand for top sales candidates. The strong economy and looming 2020 Olympics has led to a demand for experienced sales managers and country managers to help new companies penetrate the market. Roles in demand Top industries BD managers Key account managers Sales representatives Leisure / Travel / Tourism Industrial / Manufacturing Business services FMCG By the numbers * 53% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

28 Japan Marketing In, demand will be highest for digital marketing talent, as well as for talented bilingual marketing leaders. Corporate communications and government affairs roles will become more prominent in the market. Roles in demand Top industries Brand managers Digital marketing (Specialist - Manager) Marketing managers Technology ecommerce Food / Beverages Entertainment By the numbers * 17% 11-15% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

29 Sales & Marketing Technology Marketing / Marcom / Public Relations Executive 4.5M 6M 5.25M 5M 7M 6M 5M 8M 6.5M 6M 9M 7.5M Marketing Communications Manager 5M 7M 6M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M PR Manager 5.5M 7.5M 6.5M 6M 8M 7M 6.5M 8.5M 7.5M 7M 10M 8.5M Senior Marketing Manager 8M 10M 9M 8.5M 11.5M 10M 9M 12M 10.5M 9.5M 13M 11.25M Marketing Director 10M 13M 11.5M 11M 14M 12.5M 12M 16M 14M 13.5M 18M 15.75M these figures. Refer to our online version at

30 Sales & Marketing FMCG / Consumer Sales Executive 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 5M 8M 6.5M 5M 9M 7M Marketing / Marcom / Public Relations Executive 4M 6M 5M 4.5M 7M 5.75M 5M 8M 6.5M 5.5M 9M 7.25M CRM Specialist 5M 6M 5.5M 5.5M 7M 625 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M Account Manager 3.5M 5M M 6M 525 6M 8M 7M 8M 12M 10M Trade Marketing Manager 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M Key Account Manager 5M 7M 6M 7M 9M 8M 8M 11M 9.5M 11M 14M 12.5M Product Manager 4M 6M 5M 6M 8M 7M 6M 9M 7.5M 9M 10M 9.5M Brand Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M 9M 12M 10.5M PR Manager 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 6.5M 9M 7.75M 7M 10M 8.5M Marketing Communications Manager 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 6.5M 9M 7.75M 7M 10M 8.5M Sales Manager 6.5M 8M 7.25M 7M 9M 8M 8M 12M 10M 10M 14M 12M Digital Marketing Manager 6M 9M 7.5M 6.5M 10M 825 7M 11M 9M 7.5M 12M 9.75M Ecommerce Marketing Manager 6M 9M 7.5M 6.5M 10M 825 7M 11M 9M 7.5M 12M 9.75M Business Development Manager 5M 7M 6M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M 10M 15M 12.5M Marketing Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 7.5M 10M 8.75M 8M 12M 10M Senior Brand Manager 8.5M 11M 9.75M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 10M 12M 11M 11M 12.5M 11.75M Senior Marketing Manager 8.5M 11M 9.75M 9.5M 12M 10.75M 10M 12M 11M 11M 12.5M 11.75M Sales Director 12M 15M 13.5M 15M 18M 16.5M 16M 20M 18M 20M 25M 22.5M Marketing Director 10M 14M 12M 12M 16M 14M 14M 18M 16M 15M 25M 20M Managing Director / General Manager 20M 22M 21M 22M 25M 23.5M 25M 30M 27.5M 20M N/A 20M these figures. Refer to our online version at

31 Sales & Marketing Banking / Financial Services Public Relations Assistant 4M 5M 4.5M 4.5M 6M 5.25M 5M 7M 6M 5.5M 7.5M 6.5M Public Relations Manager 5.5M 7.5M 6.5M 6M 8M 7M 6.5M 9M 7.75M 7.5M 10M 8.75M Marketing Manager 6M 8M 7M 6.5M 9M 7.75M 7M 11M 9M 8M 12M 10M Online Marketing Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 12M 10M 9M 13M 11M Corporate Communications Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 11M 9.5M 9M 12M 10.5M Senior Marketing Manager 8M 10.5M 9.25M 8.5M 11M 9.75M 9M 12M 10.5M 9.5M 13M 11.25M Corporate Communications Director 8M 12M 10M 9M 13M 11M 10M 15M 12.5M 12M 17M 14.5M Marketing Director 12M 16M 14M 14M 20M 17M 15M 22M 18.5M 20M 30M 25M Industrial / Manufacturing Marketing / Marcom / Public Relations Executive 3.5M 5.5M 4.5M 4M 6M 5M 4.5M 6.5M 5.5M 5M 8M 6.5M Account Manager 4M 6M 5M 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 8M 10M 9M Key Account Manager 4M 5M 4.5M 4.5M 7M 5.75M 7M 9M 8M 9M 11M 10M Sales Executive 4M 6M 5M 6M 8M 7M 6M 8M 7M 8M 10M 9M Sales Manager 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 10M 9M 8M 10M 9M 10M 12M 11M Marketing Manager 5M 7.5M 6.25M 5.5M 8.5M 7M 6M 9M 7.5M 7M 11M 9M Product Manager 4M 6M 5M 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 9M 8M 9M 10M 9.5M Marketing Communications Manager 5M 7.5M 6.25M 5.5M 8M 6.75M 6M 9M 7.5M 9M 11M 10M Business Development Manager 6M 7M 6.5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 10M 9M 10M 12M 11M Senior Marketing Manager 7M 11M 9M 8M 12M 10M 10M 14M 12M 13M 15M 14M Sales Director 8M 10M 9M 10M 12M 11M 12M 15M 13.5M 14M 18M 16M Marketing Director 9M 12M 10.5M 10M 14M 12M 12M 16M 14M 14M 20M 17M Managing Director / General Manager 20M 22M 21M 22M 25M 23.5M 25M 30M 27.5M 30M N/A 30M these figures. Refer to our online version at

32 Japan Supply Chain Demand for supply chain professionals will expand in as companies create additional synergies in the distribution of goods with technology, increasing operational efficiency. A greater focus on internal procurement cost savings will spur demand for indirect procurement specialists. Roles in demand Top industries Demand planners Indirect procurement Supply chain management Industrial / Manufacturing Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Retail Transport / Distribution By the numbers * 11% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

33 Supply Chain Procurement / Purchasing SALARY RANGE (JPY 10,000,000) Buyer (Direct) Indirect / Service Procurement Manager Senior Manager Director Supply Chain SALARY RANGE (JPY 10,000,000) Supply Chain Analyst Assistant Manager (Forecasting / Planning) Demand / Supply Planning Manager Senior Manager Director Logistics / Warehousing / Distribution SALARY RANGE (JPY 10,000,000) Logistics Staff Customer Service Staff Senior Inventory Controller Logistics Operations Manager Distribution Centre Manager / Lead General Manager / Director these figures. Refer to our online version at

34 Supply Chain 3PL / Logistics Service Provider SALARY RANGE (JPY 10,000,000) Warehouse Team Leader Project Manager Operations Manager Senior Operations Manager General Manager Vice President Consulting SALARY RANGE (JPY 10,000,000) Senior Consultant Manager Senior Manager Director these figures. Refer to our online version at

35 Japan Technology (Internal IT) will be the year for strong bilingual technology candidates. We expect high demand for IT staff and developers within commercial and financial services companies. We will see demand for roles such as data scientists, AI/machine learning specialists and cryptocurrency experts. Roles in demand Top industries System administrators / Infrastructure engineers Business analysts / Project managers Data scientists / analysts Industrial / Manufacturing Financial services FMCG Healthcare / Pharmaceutical By the numbers * 11% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

36 Technology (Internal IT) IT Support YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Helpdesk Engineer 3M 5M 4.16M 3M 6M 4.66M 4M 7M 5.33M Desktop Support Analyst 3M 5M 4.16M 3M 6M 4.66M 4M 7M 5.33M Banking Front Office Support 5M 7M 6M 6M 10M 8M 7M 15M 10.66M Helpdesk Manager 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M Infrastructure YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Network Engineer 4M 6M 4.83M 5M 9M 7M 6M 11M 8.5M Network Manager 5M 8M 6.5M 6M 9M 7.5M 7M 13M 10M Server Engineer 4M 9M 6.33M 6M 10M 7.83M 7M 12M 9.16M Server Manager 5M 8M 6.5M 6M 9M 7.5M 7M 13M 10M Windows Systems Administrator 3.5M 6M 4.58M 4M 7M 5.5M 5M 9M 7.16M Unix / Linux Systems Administrator 4M 5M 4.5M 5M 7M 6M 7M 15M 10M Head of Infrastructure 7M 12M 9.33M 6M 14M 10.5M 9M 16M 12M Development and Architecture YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Tester / QA Analyst 3M 5M 4.16M 3M 6M 4.66M 4M 7M 5.33M Testing Manager 5M 7M 6M 6M 8M 7M 7M 10M 8.5M Developer (Scripting) 5M 7M 6M 6M 10M 8M 7M 15M 10.66M Developer (Object Oriented) 5M 7M 6M 6M 10M 7.83M 7M 15M 10.66M Developer (Web) 5M 7M 6M 6M 10M 7.83M 7M 15M 10.5M Architect 7M 10M 8.33M 8M 12M 9.5M 9M 15M 11.5M Head of Application Development 7M 10M 8.33M 8M 12M 9.5M 9M 16M 12.25M these figures. Refer to our online version at

37 Technology (Internal IT) Project Management YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Business Analyst 5M 7M 6M 6M 9M 7M 6M 11M 8.66M Project Coordinator 3M 7M 4.83M 3M 7M 5.5M 4M 9M 6.66M Project Manager 7M 10M 8.5M 8M 12M 9.83M 9M 14M 11.16M Data Management YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Database Engineer 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 9M 7.5M 9M 15M 11M Data Warehousing Engineer 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 9M 7.5M 9M 15M 11M Business Intelligence Analyst 7M 9M 8M 7M 10M 8.33M 8M 14M 9.83M SAP Consultant 6M 9M 7.16M 6M 11M 8.33M 8M 14M 10.5M CRM Analyst 7M 9M 8M 7M 10M 8.33M 8M 14M 9.83M System Risk YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV BCP / Disaster Recovery Analyst 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 8M 12M 9.75M IT System Risk Analyst 6M 9M 7.66M 7M 10M 8.33M 8.5M 13M 10.25M Head of IT System & Risk 6M 10M 8M 7M 13M 9.75M 8M 15M 11.25M IT Security Engineer 5M 6M 5.5M 6M 9M 7.5M 9M 15M 11M Head of IT Security 6M 10M 8M 7M 11M 9M 10M 16M 12.66M these figures. Refer to our online version at

38 Technology (Internal IT) General Management YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV IT Service Delivery Manager 7M 9M 7.83M 8M 12M 9.33M 9M 15M 12M IT Vendor Manager 6M 8M 7M 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M IT Application Manager 7M 10M 8.16M 8M 12M 10.17M 11M 16M 13.66M IT Operation Manager 6M 12M 9.16M 8M 13M 10.5M 9M 15M 11.66M Head of IT / Chief Technology Officer 6M 13M 9.33M 8M 14M 10.83M 10M 18M 13.83M these figures. Refer to our online version at

39 Japan Technology (IT Sales) We expect to see steady growth in technology IT sales as more start-ups enter the market in Japan in. We also expect strong growth in newer areas of the IT industry, such as Internet of things (IoT) and cryptocurrency. Roles in demand Top industries Account executives Inside sales Channel sales Big data / Artifical Intelligence Internet of things (IoT) Cloud (SaaS / Paas / Iass) Security By the numbers * 11% 16-20% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

40 Technology (IT Sales) IT Sales YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Inside Sales 3.5M 5M 4.25M 4M 7M 5.5M 6M 9M 7.5M Sales Executive 6M 10M 8M 8M 10M 9M 9M 13M 11M Channel Sales 6M 10M 8M 8M 10M 9M 9M 13M 11M BD Manager 4M 5M 4.5M 4M 7M 5.5M 6M 12M 9M Sales Manager 10M 15M 12.5M 13M 16M 14.5M 13M 18M 15.5M Sales Director 15M 20M 17.5M 15M 22M 18.5M 18M 25M 21.5M CM / Sales Head 18M 40M 26.67M 18M 40M 26.67M 18M 40M 26.66M VP 18M 40M 26.67M 18M 40M 26.67M 18M 40M 26.67M these figures. Refer to our online version at

41 Japan Technology (Vendor) The technology sector in Japan is expected to grow as more start-ups enter the market, especially in areas such as Internet of things (IoT) and cryptocurrency. Continuous improvement in artificial intelligence will create many new positions, while automating more administrative positions. Roles in demand Top industries Data scientists / Business intelligence Enterprise software pre-sales / post sales User experience designers Big data / Artifical intelligence Cloud (SaaS / Paas / Iass) Internet of things (IoT) Security By the numbers * 11% 16-20% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 3 professionals 2.5 months 3 rounds average number of candidates employers interview before making a job offer average time employers take to secure talent of interviews typically undergone by candidate with a company before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

42 Technology (Vendor) Vendor SALARY RANGE (MILLIONS OF YEN) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ROLE MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV MIN MAX AV Solution Architect 7M 9M 7.83M 8M 12M 9.33M 9M 15M 11.16M Technical Consultant 4M 6M 5M 7M 8M 7.5M 8M 12M 9.33M Sales Engineer 7M 9M 7.83M 8M 12M 9.33M 9M 15M 11.16M Professional Service 7M 9M 8M 8M 10M 9M 9M 13M 11M Project Manager 4M 8M 5.66M 7M 10M 8M 8M 12M 9.66M Delivery Engineer 4M 6M 4.83M 5M 9M 7M 6M 11M 8.5M Operations Engineer 4M 6M 4.83M 5M 9M 7M 6M 11M 8.5M Technical Support (Tier 1-2) 4M 6M 4.83M 5M 7M 6.33M 6M 9M 8M Technical Support (Tier 3) 4M 9M 6.33M 6M 10M 7.83M 7M 13M 9.5M Developer 7M 10M 8.33M 8M 12M 9.5M 9M 15M 11.5M QA / Tester 3M 5M 4.16M 5M 8M 6.33M 6M 10M 7.66M Field Engineer 3M 5M 4.16M 3M 6M 4.66M 4M 7M 5.33M these figures. Refer to our online version at

43 Japan Temp & Contracting (Specialist) As the job-to-applicant ratio in Japan rises each year, the cost for temps is also increasing. With an abundance of permanent vacancies available, employers need to offer more flexibility and personalisation to attract temp candidates and attractive options like part-time or short-term contracts, or three-to-four day working weeks. Roles in demand Top industries Secretaries / Assistants Accountants Digital Marketing B2C Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Financial services Technology By the numbers * 5% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 66% 8.9% 3 of candidates consider flex-time / flexible working hours to be a top priority increase in the average hourly rate of temp candidates over the previous 12 months average number of companies that candidates are introduced to before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

44 Temp & Contracting (Specialist) Office Support (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Secretary Administrative Staff Facility Coordinator Receptionist Office Manager Team Assistant Marketing (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Marketing Assistant PR Assistant MD Assistant CRM Assistant Marcom Staff Sales (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Sales Assistant HR (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX HR Assistant these figures. Refer to our online version at

45 Temp & Contracting (Specialist) Supply Chain (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Logistics Assistant Buyer Finance (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Accounting Assistant Accountant Controller / FPA Staff SPC Accountant Fund Accountant AP / AR Banking (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Operations Staff Compliance Client Service Middle Office Client Specialist Trade Finance Legal (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX Lawyer Paralegal Legal Secretary Night Secretary these figures. Refer to our online version at

46 Japan Temp & Contracting (Technology) IT contracting will be increasingly competitive in, as changes to contract workers laws make it difficult to retain contractors long term. This, along with a shallow labour pool of skilled, technical candidates, will put upward pressure on compensation and employer attraction and retention. Roles in demand Top industries Infrastructure project managers CRM / ERP consultants IT infra support roles Cloud Pharmaceutical IT services Fintech By the numbers * 10% 6-10% increase in number of positions in the last 12 months average salary increase when moving jobs $ Employment trends * 66% 8.9% 3 of candidates consider flex-time / flexible working hours to be a top priority increase in the average hourly rate of temp candidates over the previous 12 months average number of companies that candidates are introduced to before securing a position *These employment trends are based on Michael Page s database in the last 12 months.

47 Temp and Contracting (Technology) Technology (JPY) HOURLY RATE ROLE MIN MAX AV Application Engineer Application Manager Applications Support Business Analyst Database Administrator Designer Developer / Programmer (Control System) Developer / Programmer (General Purpose System) Developer / Programmer (Open System) Developer / Programmer (Web, Smartphone) Embedded Developer Embedded Control System Engineer ERP Consultant Evaluation and Test Field Application Engineer FIX Specialist General Purpose Machine System Engineer Help Desk / User Support Help Desk / Customer service Information Security Officer Infrastructure Engineer Infrastructure Manager IT Architect, PM IT Consultant IT Director IT Manager Localisation Engineer Management and Maintenance Market Data Engineer Network Engineer OA instructor Open / Web-based engineer Pre-Sales Engineer these figures. Refer to our online version at

48 Temp and Contracting (Technology) Program Manager Project Coordinator Project Manager Quality Assurance Engineer Senior Developer Senior ERP Consultant Service Delivery Director Service Delivery Manager Solution Architect Storage Engineer Systems Administrator Systems Engineer Technical Support Engineer Tester UNIX Systems Administrator Web Designer Web Director Web Production and Editing these figures. Refer to our online version at

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