2026.06.0423:30:00UTC+00Japan’s Overtime Pay Growth Accelerates to 4.2% in April, Up from 3.1%

Overtime pay in Japan rose 4.20% year-over-year in April 2026, marking a clear acceleration from the 3.10% increase recorded in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 4 June 2026, indicate a strengthening trend in additional earnings for Japanese workers compared with the same period a year earlier.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, where the current reading reflects the change in overtime pay for April 2026 versus April 2025, while the previous reading measured March 2026 against March 2025. The pickup from March to April suggests rising labor demand or longer working hours, as employers increase overtime compensation beyond last year’s levels.