8 Disability Welfare Organizations Release Results of Survey on Wage Increases and Inflation
Eight disability welfare organizations released a survey (April-May 2026) revealing a 0.31% wage increase gap compared to all industries. It also highlighted that residential facility costs for meals and utilities exceed government standards by 3,271 JPY per person monthly, prompting an emergency request for fee revisions.
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- 📰 Published: May 21, 2026 at 23:05
- 🔍 Collected: May 21, 2026 at 14:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 21, 2026 at 21:32 (7h 1m after Collected)
Eight disability welfare organizations conducted a survey from April 22 to May 11, 2026, to clarify the current impact of wage increases and rising prices (1,442 responding facilities).
Key findings from the survey include:
1. **Current State of Wages and Gaps**
The average monthly wage increase per full-time employee for FY2026 was 12,318 JPY, a slight increase from 12,258 JPY in the previous year. While base-up amounts rose to 7,531 JPY, a significant 0.31% gap in the wage increase rate remains compared to all-industry averages (Shunto).
2. **Severe Impact of Rising Prices**
As of January 2026, meal-related expenses—including materials, labor, and outsourcing—have all surged compared to previous years. Utility costs (electricity, gas, fuel) remain at high levels despite a slight dip from the previous year.
3. **Financial Deficits in Residential Facilities**
Combined monthly costs for meals and utilities in residential facilities averaged 58,771 JPY per person, exceeding the government's standard cost of 55,500 JPY by 3,271 JPY. This revealed a serious situation where facilities are forced to cover the deficit themselves.
In response, the eight organizations are making an emergency request to the government for: (1) substantial fee increases to match all-industry treatment levels, (2) expanded financial support for rising food costs, and (3) the introduction of wage/price indexation systems for welfare rewards.
Key findings from the survey include:
1. **Current State of Wages and Gaps**
The average monthly wage increase per full-time employee for FY2026 was 12,318 JPY, a slight increase from 12,258 JPY in the previous year. While base-up amounts rose to 7,531 JPY, a significant 0.31% gap in the wage increase rate remains compared to all-industry averages (Shunto).
2. **Severe Impact of Rising Prices**
As of January 2026, meal-related expenses—including materials, labor, and outsourcing—have all surged compared to previous years. Utility costs (electricity, gas, fuel) remain at high levels despite a slight dip from the previous year.
3. **Financial Deficits in Residential Facilities**
Combined monthly costs for meals and utilities in residential facilities averaged 58,771 JPY per person, exceeding the government's standard cost of 55,500 JPY by 3,271 JPY. This revealed a serious situation where facilities are forced to cover the deficit themselves.
In response, the eight organizations are making an emergency request to the government for: (1) substantial fee increases to match all-industry treatment levels, (2) expanded financial support for rising food costs, and (3) the introduction of wage/price indexation systems for welfare rewards.
FAQ
令和8年度の障害福祉事業所における平均賃上げ額はいくらですか？
正社員1人あたりの平均賃上げ額は月額12,318円です。前年度の12,258円から微増しており、そのうちベースアップ分は7,531円となっています。
全産業（春闘）と比較した賃上げ率の格差はどの程度ありますか？
前年度比でわずかに縮小したものの、依然として0.31％の大きな格差が残っています。
物価高騰の影響が特に顕著な項目は何ですか？
給食関係費（材料費、調理員人件費、業務委託費）において顕著な高騰が見られるほか、電気代・ガス代・燃料費といった光熱水費も前々年同月比で高止まりの状態にあります。
入所施設における食費・光熱水費の収支実態はどうなっていますか？
1人あたり平均月額58,771円となっており、国の定める基準費用額55,500円を3,271円上回っています。この超過分は施設側が負担している状況です。
障害福祉関係8団体が国に行っている緊急要望の主な内容は？
1. 全産業と同水準の処遇に向けた報酬の大幅引き上げ、2. 食費等の物価高騰に対する財政支援の拡充、3. 報酬への賃金・物価スライド制の導入、の3点です。