Konami Group announced on February 12 that it will be raising base salaries for its full-time employees in Japan starting March 2026. This marks the company’s fourth consecutive year of salary increases (Related Article).
According to the announcement, Konami employees will receive an additional 5,000 yen a month, or 60,000 yen a year from the next fiscal term. The aim is to “stabilize employees’ income and create a rewarding work environment for them,” according to the company. Apart from base salary and yearly bonuses, Konami also provides employees with incentives based on contributions.
In addition, Konami has also announced that starting salaries for new hires (fresh graduates without experience) will be raised from 300,000 yen to 300,500 yen.
Konami has seen record breaking profits in the current fiscal year thanks to the success of titles like Silent Hill 2. In the recent announcement, the company emphasized that human resources are the driving force behind their competitiveness in the industry. As such, the company plans to keep investing in people, which it sees as crucial for achieving sustainable growth.
