# Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

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- Reuters, 2026-09-08 00:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-july-real-wages-rise-24-biggest-gain-since-2021-2026-09-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9f596affd9d30001d8da33

> Japan’s real wages increased 2.4% year on year in July, the largest rise since May 2021 and the seventh straight monthly gain, government data showed. The figures suggest pay trends are gradually recovering.