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Sega to Lift Japan Base Pay by About 10% in 2026, Boost New-Grad Starting Pay

The company says the revision is intended to help employees cope with rising prices.

Overview

  • The changes take effect on April 1, 2026, for full-time staff at Sega’s Japanese subsidiary.
  • Starting monthly pay for university graduates will rise 10% to ¥330,000, roughly $2,130 at current rates.
  • Sega will fold part of its bonus system into monthly base pay and introduce more role-based pay flexibility.
  • Expanded workplace support includes the Fami+ program for childcare and nursing care and the Job+ program for sanctioned side jobs.
  • The update follows Sega’s 2023 increase for new hires and mirrors recent pay moves at FromSoftware and Capcom.