Mynavi Releases Survey on Summer 2026 Bonuses: Insights from 18,000 Full-Time Employees
Mynavi surveyed 18,000 full-time employees aged 20-59 regarding their summer 2026 bonuses. The average expected bonus is 552,000 yen, revealing a 250,000 yen gap from the ideal amount. The survey also highlights that feedback quality is more critical to employee satisfaction than the bonus amount itself.
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- 📰 Published: June 1, 2026 at 22:00
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Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Shunsuke Awai) has released the results of its 'Summer 2026 Bonus Survey,' conducted among 18,000 full-time employees aged 20 to 59.
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- The expected summer 2026 bonus is 552,000 yen, with a 250,000 yen gap from the ideal amount.
- 42.9% of employees have considered changing jobs due to low bonuses, with about 60% of them actually doing so.
- Over half are satisfied with their previous summer bonus, with satisfaction linked to receiving feedback.
- While 76.7% of companies recognize the importance of bonus feedback, only 48.7% have formalized it as a rule.
When asked about their 2025 summer bonuses, the average was 544,000 yen. For 2026, the expected average is 552,000 yen, while the ideal average is 802,000 yen, creating a 250,000 yen discrepancy.
Regarding job changes, 42.9% of respondents have considered leaving due to bonus dissatisfaction, and 58.2% of those actually changed jobs. The average bonus amount that triggered these departures was 295,000 yen. Conversely, 16.8% of employees decided to stay because their bonus was higher than expected, with an average bonus of 680,000 yen.
Regarding satisfaction, 51.0% of employees are satisfied with their 2025 summer bonus. Correlation analysis shows that the presence of feedback (correlation coefficient 0.416) has a stronger impact on satisfaction than the bonus amount itself (0.166).
Although 76.7% of HR managers recognize the importance of feedback, only 48.7% have standardized the process, indicating significant operational variation.
Mynavi Career Research Lab suggests that even when bonus adjustments are difficult, improving communication and feedback can significantly enhance employee retention and satisfaction.
[TOPICS]
- The expected summer 2026 bonus is 552,000 yen, with a 250,000 yen gap from the ideal amount.
- 42.9% of employees have considered changing jobs due to low bonuses, with about 60% of them actually doing so.
- Over half are satisfied with their previous summer bonus, with satisfaction linked to receiving feedback.
- While 76.7% of companies recognize the importance of bonus feedback, only 48.7% have formalized it as a rule.
When asked about their 2025 summer bonuses, the average was 544,000 yen. For 2026, the expected average is 552,000 yen, while the ideal average is 802,000 yen, creating a 250,000 yen discrepancy.
Regarding job changes, 42.9% of respondents have considered leaving due to bonus dissatisfaction, and 58.2% of those actually changed jobs. The average bonus amount that triggered these departures was 295,000 yen. Conversely, 16.8% of employees decided to stay because their bonus was higher than expected, with an average bonus of 680,000 yen.
Regarding satisfaction, 51.0% of employees are satisfied with their 2025 summer bonus. Correlation analysis shows that the presence of feedback (correlation coefficient 0.416) has a stronger impact on satisfaction than the bonus amount itself (0.166).
Although 76.7% of HR managers recognize the importance of feedback, only 48.7% have standardized the process, indicating significant operational variation.
Mynavi Career Research Lab suggests that even when bonus adjustments are difficult, improving communication and feedback can significantly enhance employee retention and satisfaction.
FAQ
Is this survey relevant to the Taiwanese market?
Yes, the correlation between bonus transparency and employee retention is a universal challenge in competitive labor markets like Taiwan.