Many Japan Firms to Raise Starting Salaries: Jiji Survey
Tokyo, March 29 (Jiji Press)--An increasing number of companies in Japan are moving to raise the starting salaries for new employees at a time when labor shortages are becoming serious in the country.
Of 100 major companies surveyed by Jiji Press, 42 said they plan to increase the starting pay for new graduates who join them this spring. Five companies said they plan to raise the pay in spring 2026 while four firms plan to do so both this year and next.
(2025/03/29-12:29)
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