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Atlus Boosts Salaries and Reduces Overtime for Workers

3/17/2026

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Atlus announced changes to its compensation system on March 16, 2026, to improve well-being and productivity amid rising living costs in Japan.
From April 2026, Atlus will raise starting salaries for new graduates from 300,000 yen to 330,000 yen.
The company will increase average annual salaries for full-time and freelance workers by 15%.
Fixed overtime will be reduced from 30 hours to 20 hours per month, following Sega's similar moves.

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Atlus announced changes to its compensation system on March 16, 2026, to improve well-being and productivity amid rising living costs in Japan.
From April 2026, Atlus will raise starting salaries for new graduates from 300,000 yen to 330,000 yen.
The company will increase average annual salaries for full-time and freelance workers by 15%.
Fixed overtime will be reduced from 30 hours to 20 hours per month, following Sega's similar moves.