Key Facts
• In 2025, the average summer bonus for working women was $391,000 JPY.
• This marks an increase of approximately $40,000 JPY from 2024’s $348,000 JPY.
• 44.5% of respondents reported receiving no bonus in 2025.
• 55.5% received bonuses in 2025, down 6.5 percentage points from 2024.
• The most common bonus range in 2025 was $200,000–$290,000 JPY (19.7%).
• 80.3% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with their bonus amounts.
• Top reasons for bonus differences: company performance (24.5%), retirement (21.4%), and job changes (12.2%).
• The ideal bonus amount averaged $583,000 JPY, $192,000 JPY higher than the actual average.
• Savings ranked as the top use for bonuses in both 2024 and 2025.
• Spending on travel and leisure rose significantly from 24.6% in 2024 to 42.0% in 2025.
• The survey was conducted online with 304 working women from June 26 to July 7, 2025.
Summary
A 2025 survey revealed that the average summer bonus for working women increased to $391,000 JPY, up $40,000 JPY from 2024. However, 44.5% of respondents received no bonus, and dissatisfaction remained high at 80.3%. The most common bonus range was $200,000–$290,000 JPY, while the ideal average was $583,000 JPY. Savings and travel were the top uses for bonuses, with travel spending rising significantly. Key factors influencing bonus differences included company performance, retirement, and job changes. The survey, conducted online with 304 participants, highlights ongoing challenges in bonus satisfaction and distribution.
