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Japan Proposes Largest Pay Raise for Civil Servants in 34 Years

8/8/2025

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In a historic move, Japan's National Personnel Authority has proposed a 3.62% pay increase for civil servants, marking the largest raise in 34 years. This significant adjustment, affecting around 280,000 workers and costing ¥334 billion ($2.3 billion), seeks to bridge the wage gap between public and private sectors while addressing stable inflation.

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In a historic move, Japan's National Personnel Authority has proposed a 3.62% pay increase for civil servants, marking the largest raise in 34 years. This significant adjustment, affecting around 280,000 workers and costing ¥334 billion ($2.3 billion), seeks to bridge the wage gap between public and private sectors while addressing stable inflation.