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Sega Lifts Japan Base Pay by About 10%, Boosts Graduate Starting Salary to ¥330,000

The 2026 overhaul folds part of bonuses into fixed wages to offer steadier income.

Overview

  • Starting April 1, 2026, Sega will raise the average base salary for full-time employees in Japan by roughly 10%.
  • The monthly starting salary for new university graduates will rise 10% from ¥300,000 to ¥330,000.
  • The company says the changes support employees facing higher prices and help recruit talent to strengthen global competitiveness.
  • Sega will integrate a portion of annual bonuses into base pay and introduce a more role-based, flexible compensation system.
  • Expanded personnel measures include the Fami+ program for childcare and nursing care and the Job+ program for side jobs, following a 2023 new-graduate raise and mirroring recent pay moves at FromSoftware and Capcom.