Sega announces a 30% increase in the average monthly salary of Japanese employees, offsetting inflation

Thanks to CTOnews.com netizen South China Wu Yanzu for the clue delivery! CTOnews.com On February 19, Sega announced that it will increase the average monthly salary of existing Japanese employees by about 30% from July 1, 2023 to offset inflation.

Japan's prime minister has called on Japanese companies to pay more to workers in the face of inflation affecting the economy, Capcom first announced a 30% increase in basic wages for Japanese employees, Nintendo subsequently announced a 10% increase, and Sega is the third Japanese game maker to follow suit.

CTOnews.com found that Sega raised the average monthly salary of Japanese employees by about 30%, including a portion of the bonus into the salary, so the final annual salary increased by an average of 15%.

In addition, Sega's starting salary for college graduates will increase by 35% from 222000 yen (currently about 11366 yuan) to 300000 yen (currently about 15360 yuan).

Sega said it was revising its compensation system to stabilize employee earnings and create a more comfortable working environment, and to further enhance its global competitiveness.