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April 2026 Freelance Engineer Average Unit Price Reaches 772,000 JPY; Consultant Rates Rise for 3rd Month

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Published May 13, 2026 12:50 AM ・ Updated Jun 22, 2026 5:06 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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2026年4月日本自由工程師平均月單價為77.2萬日圓，其中顧問職位受企業DX需求推動，單價連續三個月上漲且最高達480萬日圓。

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Published: May 13, 2026

En Inc.'s 'Freelance Start' reported that the average monthly unit price for freelance engineers in April 2026 was 772,000 JPY, with total listings exceeding 425,000 projects. Consultant roles showed exceptional growth, with average rates rising for the third consecutive month to 1.051 million JPY and a peak price of 4.8 million JPY. While programming language rates overall saw a seasonal dip, high-level roles like VPoE and Engineering Managers remained stable due to sustained DX demand. Remote work accounted for 32.7% of projects, maintaining a slightly higher pay scale than on-site roles.

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FAQ

What was the average monthly unit price for freelance engineers reported by En Inc.'s Freelance Start in April 2026?

The average monthly unit price for freelance engineers in April 2026 was 772,000 Japanese yen, according to En Inc.'s Freelance Start report.

How many freelance engineering project listings did En Inc.'s Freelance Start report as exceeding in April 2026?

The report indicated that the total number of freelance engineering project listings exceeded 425,000 projects in April 2026.

What was the average monthly rate for consultant roles in April 2026, and how many consecutive months had it increased?

The average monthly rate for consultant roles was 1.051 million Japanese yen in April 2026, marking the third consecutive month of increase.

What peak price did consultant roles reach according to the April 2026 Freelance Start data, and in what currency?

Consultant roles reached a peak price of 4.8 million Japanese yen as reported in the April 2026 Freelance Start data.

What percentage of freelance engineering projects were remote in April 2026, and how did their pay scale compare to on‑site projects?

Remote work accounted for 32.7 percent of freelance engineering projects in April 2026, and it maintained a slightly higher pay scale than on‑site roles.

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