United Kingdom, Nov. 13 -- Sega has announced that it will raise employee salaries by an average of 10 percent from April 2026.

The increase, which applies to all full-time employees in Japan, forms part of Sega's broader strategy to strengthen its global competitiveness and create a more stable working environment amid rising living costs.

In a statement, The Sonic the Hedgehog studio said the change is designed to help staff "work with peace of mind amid recent social changes such as rising prices" and to attract and retain top creative talent across its global studios.

Under the new structure, the starting salary for university graduates will increase from Euro300,000 to Euro330,000 per month (around $2,200 USD), while all other emp...