Nintendo has confirmed a 10% increase in base salaries for its employees, reinforcing the company’s commitment to retaining talent in Japan’s increasingly competitive gaming industry. The announcement came during Nintendo’s latest shareholder meeting, where president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the company’s approach to employee compensation.
Furukawa explains Nintendo’s compensation policy
According to comments shared from the shareholder meeting, Furukawa said Nintendo believes employee pay should remain competitive to support long-term growth. He stated,
“We maintain salaries at an appropriate level. We believe it is important to ensure that compensation remains at an appropriate standard. For example, we have increased pay, including raising base salaries by 10%.”
The remarks were first shared by NStyles on X.
The move follows Nintendo’s broader efforts over the past several years to improve employee compensation as competition for experienced game developers continues to grow across Japan’s technology and entertainment sectors. The company has previously emphasized that investing in its workforce is essential to maintaining the quality of its games and ensuring long-term business success.
While Nintendo did not announce any additional changes to employee benefits during the meeting, the latest pay increase highlights the company’s ongoing strategy of rewarding staff while strengthening its ability to attract and retain skilled talent.
