Japan IT Freelance Rates: Java, C#, AWS ― July 2–8, 2026
1. Period and Overview
This report covers SES (IT staffing) job market data collected during the week of July 2–8, 2026. Java accounted for the largest share of job postings at 33.6%, followed by C# and AWS, each at 10.9%.
2. Skill Demand & Rate Ranking Table (Top 10)
| Rank | Skill | Share (%) | Avg Rate (万円/月) | Remote Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Java | 33.6% | 88万円 | 46% |
| 2 | C# | 10.9% | 75万円 | 58% |
| 2 | AWS | 10.9% | 81万円 | 83% |
| 4 | Python | 5.5% | 75万円 | 50% |
| 5 | Android | 4.5% | 55万円 | 80% |
| 6 | SQL | 3.6% | 80万円 | 50% |
| 6 | POSシステム | 3.6% | 88万円 | 100% |
| 8 | VB.NET | 2.7% | 78万円 | 0% |
| 8 | Unreal Engine | 2.7% | 113万円 | 33% |
| 8 | Node.js | 2.7% | — | 100% |
3. Per-Skill Data Summary
- Java (share: 33.6%): Average monthly rate was 88万円, ranging from 70万円 to 120万円. Remote work ratio was 46%.
- C# (share: 10.9%): Average monthly rate was 75万円, ranging from 55万円 to 85万円. Remote work ratio was 58%.
- AWS (share: 10.9%): Average monthly rate was 81万円, ranging from 70万円 to 100万円. Remote work ratio was 83%.
- Python (share: 5.5%): Average monthly rate was 75万円, ranging from 70万円 to 100万円. Remote work ratio was 50%.
- Android (share: 4.5%): Average monthly rate was 55万円, with no rate variation observed (min and max both 55万円). Remote work ratio was 80%.
- SQL (share: 3.6%): Average monthly rate was 80万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 50%.
- POSシステム (share: 3.6%): Average monthly rate was 88万円, ranging from 80万円 to 95万円. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- VB.NET (share: 2.7%): Average monthly rate was 78万円, ranging from 75万円 to 80万円. Remote work ratio was 0%.
- Unreal Engine (share: 2.7%): Average monthly rate was 113万円, ranging from 110万円 to 115万円. Remote work ratio was 33%.
- Node.js (share: 2.7%): Average rate data was not available; maximum recorded rate was 85万円. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- AI (share: 2.7%): Average monthly rate was 100万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- 生成AI (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 135万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 0%.
- プロジェクト管理 (share: 1.8%): Average rate data was not available; maximum recorded rate was 55万円. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- インフラ (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 140万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 0%.
- Windows (share: 1.8%): Average rate data was not available; maximum recorded rate was 95万円. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- VBA (share: 1.8%): Average rate data was not available; maximum recorded rate was 60万円. Remote work ratio was 0%.
- Swift (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 89万円, ranging from 75万円 to 100万円. Remote work ratio was 50%.
- Pega (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 72万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 0%.
- PMO (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 75万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 100%.
- PIM (share: 1.8%): Average monthly rate was 95万円, with no rate variation observed. Remote work ratio was 100%.
4. Remote Work Ratio Figures
The following skills recorded a remote work ratio of 100%: POSシステム, Node.js, AI, プロジェクト管理, Windows, PMO, PIM. Skills with a remote work ratio of 0% included VB.NET, 生成AI, インフラ, VBA, Pega. AWS recorded the highest remote ratio among the top-demand skills at 83%, followed by Android at 80% and C# at 58%. Java, the top skill by share, had a remote ratio of 46%.