SEGA announced updates to its compensation structure on November 12, introducing higher pay for both new and current employees in Japan. Starting April 1, 2026, base salaries for existing full-time employees at SEGA Japan will increase by an average of 10%. The company is also raising its starting monthly salary for new university graduates from 300,000 yen to 330,000 yen (approximately $2,140 USD)—marking a 10% increase for entry-level positions.

The changes involve more than just across-the-board raises. SEGA plans to introduce a more flexible pay structure that considers employee roles, while also converting portions of annual bonuses into regular base pay alongside the general salary increase.

According to SEGA, these revisions aim to help employees manage rising living costs and adapt to broader social changes. The company also cited the need to stay competitive in recruiting and developing talent as the gaming industry faces increasing global competition.

This marks SEGA’s second major salary adjustment in recent years. In July 2023, the company previously increased entry-level salaries from 222,000 yen to 300,000 yen. With the latest raise, starting salaries will have grown by nearly 50% over the span of three years. SEGA joins other major Japanese game companies that have recently raised wages to attract skilled workers. Both Konami and Capcom have implemented similar compensation increases as the industry competes for development talent.