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Bi-Pro Survey: Tokyo Beauty Industry Salaries Exceed Minimum Wage in April 2026

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Published May 20, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:01 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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A survey by Zenken Inc.'s 'Bi-Pro' job site found that as of April 2026, starting salaries in Tokyo's beauty industry for roles like hairdressers and estheticians were higher than the minimum wage for both full-time and part-time positions.
A survey by job site 'Bi-Pro' reveals that as of April 2026, starting salaries in Tokyo's beauty industry for roles like hairdressers and estheticians exceeded the city's minimum wage for both full-time and part-time positions.
Zenken Inc.'s job site 'Bi-Pro' released a survey for April 2026 on starting salaries in the Tokyo beauty industry.

A survey by Zenken Inc.'s 'Bi-Pro' job site found that as of April 2026, starting salaries in Tokyo's beauty industry for roles like hairdressers and estheticians were higher than the minimum wage for both full-time and part-time positions.

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Published: May 20, 2026

Zenken Inc.'s beauty industry job portal, 'Bi-Pro', conducted a salary survey for Tokyo in April 2026, comparing job listing salaries against the city's minimum wage. The study, based on a minimum wage of 1,226 JPY/hour, revealed that all surveyed positions offered higher pay. For full-time roles, estheticians had the highest average salary at 256,912 JPY/month (+41,136 JPY over minimum). For part-time jobs, estheticians also led with an hourly wage of 1,417 JPY (+191 JPY). These findings indicate a competitive labor market in Tokyo's beauty sector.

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FAQ

Who conducted this survey on Tokyo's beauty industry salaries?

The survey was conducted by Zenken Inc. through its specialized beauty industry job portal, 'Bi-Pro'.

What was the main finding of the survey?

The survey found that average starting salaries for hairdressers, estheticians, nail artists, and eyelash artists in Tokyo were all higher than the legal minimum wage for both full-time and part-time roles.

Which full-time position offered the highest salary premium over the minimum wage?

Estheticians had the highest premium, with an average monthly salary of 256,912 yen, which is 41,136 yen above the calculated minimum wage-based salary.

What was the baseline Tokyo minimum wage used for this survey?

The survey used a Tokyo minimum wage of 1,226 yen per hour as its baseline for comparison, based on the April 2026 timeframe.

Which company runs the 'Bi-Pro' job site?

The 'Bi-Pro' job site is operated by Zenken株式会社 (Zenken Inc.).

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