Major company Wage increase 7% for 7 consecutive years, but surpassed last year by 1100 yen, August 3 18:46

The average monthly wage increase answered by a major company during this spring battle was over 7,000 yen, which was 2.12%, exceeding 2% for the seventh consecutive year, but due to the effects of US-China trade friction. It was down about 1100 yen from last year.

Keidanren has summarized the answers from 130 major companies with 500 or more employees listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange regarding the Spring Battle of Koshino, and announced it as the final tabulation.

According to it, the average monthly wage increase by adding a regular raise to the base increase is 7096 yen, and the rate is 2.12%, which is 2 consecutive years for 2 consecutive years because the wage increase movement is solid due to lack of manpower etc. % Exceeded.

However, compared to last year, the amount of the increase was 1104 yen and the increase rate was 0.31 points, respectively, due to the fact that the number of companies whose business performance has deteriorated due to the trade friction between the United States and China has increased.

On the other hand, regarding the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus, Keidanren said that it was not reflected significantly in the response to this spring fight, saying, ``The influence of the spread of infection will appear after this summer bonus. Isn't it?"