Key Facts
• On August 12, Fukui’s Minimum Wage Council proposed a 69-yen increase.
• The new hourly wage will rise from 984 yen to 1,053 yen.
• This marks a 7% increase, the highest since 2002.
• The new rate surpasses 1,000 yen for the first time in the prefecture.
• The increase exceeds the national guideline of 63 yen set on August 4.
• The adjustment considers inflation and regional wage disparities.
• The new minimum wage will take effect on October 8, 2025.
• This is the fifth consecutive year of minimum wage increases in Fukui.
Summary
Fukui Prefecture’s minimum wage will exceed 1,000 yen for the first time, following a record 7% increase. On August 12, the Fukui Minimum Wage Council recommended raising the hourly wage by 69 yen, from 984 yen to 1,053 yen. This adjustment, effective October 8, 2025, marks the highest increase in both rate and amount since 2002. The decision surpasses the national guideline of a 63-yen increase, addressing inflation and regional wage disparities while considering the challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses. This marks the fifth consecutive year of wage hikes in the prefecture.
