Key Facts
• Major companies’ average summer bonus reached ¥990,848, the highest since 1981.
• Bonuses increased by 4.37% compared to last year, marking four consecutive years of growth.
• Manufacturing sector bonuses rose 4.49% to ¥1,035,889; non-manufacturing increased 3.76% to ¥857,602.
• Chemical industry saw a 28.99% increase, recovering from last year’s decline.
• Shipbuilding and non-ferrous metals industries grew by over 10% due to strong performance.
• Automotive sector bonuses dropped by 2.03% due to poor performance in some companies.
• Keidanren attributes the increase to higher base salaries and sustained wage growth momentum.
Summary
The average summer bonus for major companies in Japan reached a record ¥990,848 in 2025, according to Keidanren’s preliminary survey of 107 companies. This marks a 4.37% increase from the previous year and the fourth consecutive year of growth. Manufacturing bonuses rose 4.49% to ¥1,035,889, while non-manufacturing bonuses increased 3.76% to ¥857,602. The chemical industry saw a significant recovery with a 28.99% increase, while shipbuilding and non-ferrous metals also experienced over 10% growth. However, the automotive sector faced a 2.03% decline due to underperformance in some companies. Keidanren highlighted that higher base salaries contributed to the overall increase, reflecting a strong momentum in wage growth across industries.
