Japanese companies agree to 5.01% average wage increase in 2026 spring negotiations
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Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo)
Japan
July 3, 2026
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Japanese labor unions secured an average wage hike of 5.01% in the 2026 spring negotiations. This marks the third consecutive year of increases exceeding 5%. Small and medium-sized enterprises saw an average increase of 4.69%.
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