Winter bonuses for public servants in Kitakyushu increased by 3% this year, reflecting adjustments to align with private-sector standards. Administrative employees received an average of ¥908,638, a rise of ¥26,000 from last year. Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi maintained a 10% pay reduction, keeping his bonus unchanged at ¥2.78 million. Meanwhile, Fukuoka City’s bonuses fell by 3.6%, with administrative staff receiving an average of ¥829,479. Mayor Soichiro Takashima’s bonus decreased to ¥3.47 million. Bonuses for Fukuoka Prefecture employees remained stable at an average of ¥817,249. Source: NHK
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