As companies become increasingly inclined to raise wages, the average salary for personal drivers who support executives and board members has risen to 1.2 times the pre-pandemic level.

TransAct Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hideki Tachibana), which provides executive chauffeur services to business executives and officers of publicly traded companies, reports that amid widespread corporate wage increases and competition for talent, the average salary level of its executive chauffeurs has risen to approximately 1.2 times the pre-COVID-19 level.

Hideki Tachibana, President and CEO

[Growing Momentum for Corporate Wage Increases]

In recent years, a trend toward sustained wage increases has been spreading in Japan.According to the “Reiwa 7 Spring Wage Increase Demands and Settlement Status at Major Private Companies” published by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the average settlement amount for major private companies in 2025 was 18,629 yen, with a wage increase rate of 5.52 percent; both the amount and the rate exceeded the previous year’s figures.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare’s “Analysis of the Labor Economy: Reiwa 6 Edition” states that the labor shortage since the 2010s has become “long-term and persistent,” and as of 2023, labor shortages are occurring across a wide range of industries and occupations.Amid this environment, companies are moving forward with improvements to employee benefits aimed at securing and retaining talent, and investment in highly specialized personnel is expanding.

[Average Salary for Dedicated Drivers Supporting Executives and Board Members Rises to 1.2 Times Pre-Pandemic Levels]

TransAct Co., Ltd. provides executive chauffeur dispatch services for corporate executives and officers of publicly traded companies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for executive chauffeurs has recovered as business activities have returned to normal and in-person business meetings have increased.

Furthermore, as companies across the board implement pay raises and improve working conditions to attract and retain talent, the average salary level for executive drivers at our company has risen to approximately 1.2 times the pre-pandemic level.

Feedback from our staff includes comments such as, “Working closely with executives has broadened my horizons,” “I’ve learned customer service and business etiquette, which has increased my market value,” and “Unlike typical driver positions, this role allows for long-term career development.”

[Details of the Executive Chauffeur Staffing Service]

TransAct Co., Ltd.’s “Executive Chauffeur Dispatch Service” is a vehicle operation management and staffing service specialized for corporate executives, board members, and senior management.

We dispatch professional drivers dedicated exclusively to business owners and executives, providing training not only in driving skills but also in customer service, confidentiality, crisis management, and geographical knowledge. We also offer customized operations tailored to each company’s transportation rules and business characteristics, ensuring that travel time is spent safely and comfortably.

Target Audience: Executives of publicly traded companies, executives of foreign-affiliated companies, owner-managers,

　　　　　　 chairs of medical corporations, executives, and family offices, etc.

Service Area: Greater Tokyo Area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama)

Transportation to Tokyo Station for business trips

[Future Developments]

In the executive chauffeur industry, labor shortages and the challenge of securing specialized talent are expected to remain key issues. At the same time, as a profession requiring high-level customer service skills and reliability, executive chauffeur positions are becoming a new career option for job seekers.

TransAct Co., Ltd. is not merely a driver staffing agency; as a “company dedicated to developing executive support professionals,” we will further strengthen our customer service training and career development support.Going forward, we will also focus on expanding the recruitment of young talent. By establishing the role of executive driver as a specialized profession that goes beyond “just driving,” we aim to contribute to improving productivity and optimizing talent utilization within Japanese companies.

If you would like more detailed information regarding this matter, we welcome inquiries from members of the media at any time, so please feel free to contact us.

[Company Overview]

Name: TransAct Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 702, 32 Shiba-Koen Building, 3-4-30 Shiba-Koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011

URL: https://transact.co.jp/

[Media Inquiries and Contact Information]

Company Name: TransAct Co., Ltd.

Contact: Public Relations

Phone: 03-3433-8200

Email: info@transact.co.jp