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title: "\"Japanese Stocks\" Dai-ichi Life (8750.JP) announced an average salary increase of 7% for the third consecutive year"
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description: "Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (8750.JP), one of Japan's largest life insurance companies, announced that it will implement an average salary increase of approximately 7% in the fiscal year starting in April 2026. This marks the third consecutive year that the company has implemented such an increase, benefiting around 50,000 employees. The starting salary will also be raised, with the starting salary for university graduates being increased by 19,000 yen to approximately 354,000 yen. Japanese policymakers are paying attention to wage growth trends to address the impact of accelerating inflation on household finances"
datetime: "2026-02-03T09:32:07.000Z"
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# "Japanese Stocks" Dai-ichi Life (8750.JP) announced an average salary increase of 7% for the third consecutive year

One of Japan's largest life insurance companies, Dai-ichi Life (8750.JP), stated that after negotiations with labor unions, it plans to raise average salaries by approximately 7% in the fiscal year starting in April 2026, benefiting about 50,000 domestic employees, including sales personnel. This marks the third consecutive year the company has implemented a 7% salary increase.

The spokesperson indicated that starting salaries will also be increased, with the starting salary for university graduates entering professional development positions being raised by 19,000 yen (approximately HKD 953), reaching about 354,000 yen (approximately HKD 17,800).

Japanese policymakers, including officials from the Bank of Japan, have been closely monitoring wage growth trends, as stagnant or only slightly increasing wages could severely impact household finances amid accelerating inflation. Financial institutions, such as insurance companies, have been actively raising salaries to recruit and retain employees capable of handling complex market transactions

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