[Summary Report] One of Our Largest Surveys, with Nearly 1,000 Participating Companies: Insights on Salary Increases, Benefits, and Health Insurance Premiums
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2027 Salary and Benefits Trends Based on Responses from Nearly 1,000 Companies
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 summary report highlights three topics from the survey to help inform salary adjustments and benefits planning for 2027.
What’s Included in the Summary Report
- Actual Salary Increases in 2026 and Projected Average Salary Increases for 2027
- Employee Benefits Offered by Japanese Companies in the U.S.
- Changes in Health Insurance Premiums Over the Past 12 Months
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.
Survey Overview
| Survey Scope | Japanese companies operating in the United States, Japanese-owned companies, and branches and representative offices of Japanese companies |
|---|---|
| Event Dates | September 15–29, 2026 |
| Survey Methodology | Online Survey |
| Valid responses | 965 companies |
| Main Survey Topics (Overall) | Salaries and Compensation / Employee Benefits and Work Styles / Hiring and Workforce Trends / Salaries by Job Type and Years of Experience |
For Those Who Would Like to View the Survey Results
In our paid research reports, you can access a wider range of data, including salaries and compensation, employee benefits, hiring and workforce trends, comparisons by region, industry, and company size, and salary levels by job type and years of experience.
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
In-Person Seminars | November–December: Held at 5 locations across the U.S.
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
If you have any questions regarding this survey or would like to know more about the contents or table of contents of the detailed report, please contact your sales representative or our marketing department.
Pasona N A, Inc. Marketing Department
info@pasona.com