Real wages in February decreased by 1.3% compared to the same month last year, 23rd consecutive month of decline. Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, a high wage increase has been implemented due to the spring labor union, so we will keep an eye on whether it will turn positive in the future.
Average total cash salary including basic salary and overtime pay per employee was 282,265 yen, an increase of 1.8%, marking the 26th straight month of positive growth.