Japan's Minimum Wage Set to Climb into Upper 1100 Yen Range

Japan's minimum wage is set to rise in the upper 1,100-yen range per hour, according to negotiations between labor and management. The current national weighted average is 1,121 yen per hour.

The sixth round of discussions on the minimum wage guideline was held Tuesday, with representatives agreeing that the minimum wage should be raised but remaining divided over the size of the increase.

Labor representatives are seeking a 75-yen increase from the current national average. Negotiations are believed to be focusing on a guideline in the upper 1,100-yen range, which would bring the average close to 1,200 yen.