[Survey Report] Benchmark Your Company Against Nearly 1,000 Japanese Companies: Salary Data for 35 Job Categories by Years of Experience
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The latest HR data to help you review your salary, benefits, and hiring plans for 2027
Pasona N A, Inc. conducts an annual survey on salaries, benefits, and organizational practices at Japanese companies in the United States.
SSV2027, the 26th edition of our survey, drew participation from nearly 1,000 Japanese companies in the U.S., making it one of our largest surveys to date, with 965 valid responses.
This report is a practical resource for benchmarking salary, benefits, and hiring trends at Japanese companies in the U.S.
Use it to inform salary adjustments, review benefits, assess hiring terms and salary ranges, and explain your plans to your headquarters in Japan.
Sample Finding: Projected Average Salary Increase for 2027
The projected rate is expected to fall below 3% for the first time since 2020, down from the actual rate of 3.19% in 2026.
What’s Included in the Report
Report Overview
| Survey Scope | Japanese companies and Japanese-owned businesses operating in the U.S., including branches and representative offices of Japanese companies |
|---|---|
| Survey Period | September 15–29, 2026 |
| Survey Method | Online survey |
| Valid Responses | 965 companies |
| Main Survey Topics | Salary and compensation / Benefits and work arrangements / Hiring and workforce trends / Salaries by job category and years of experience |
| Price | USD 2,000 |
| Publication Date | Late October 2026 (planned) |
| Format | |
| Number of Pages | Approximately 85 pages (planned) |
View the Free Summary Report
Our free summary report covers three topics: salary increases, employee benefits, and health insurance premiums.
Explore the summary to help you decide whether to purchase the full report.
October 22 | SSV2027 Preliminary Survey Results Webinar
We’ll provide a 30-minute overview of the key findings from SSV2027. We’ll cover the latest trends in pay raises, employee benefits, and hiring, as well as key points to keep in mind when planning your 2027 HR strategies.
Date and Time: Thursday, October 22, 1:00–1:30 p.m. PT / 4:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Format: Online (Zoom) / Japanese
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 20
Seminars | Five U.S. Locations in November and December
In addition to the nationwide survey results, we will present region-specific data focusing on each host region exclusively at our on-site seminars.
- Wednesday, November 4, New York
- Wednesday, November 4, Seattle
- Tuesday, November 10 South Bay / Torrance
- Tuesday, November 17, San Jose
- Thursday, December 3 Chicago / Schaumburg
Contact Information
For details about the report’s contents and table of contents, or questions about the survey, please contact your Pasona sales representative or our Marketing Team.
Pasona N A, Inc. – Marketing Team
info@pasona.com
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The survey report is scheduled to be available in late October 2026.