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基本給
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基本給 meaning: base salary

What it is

The fixed part of your pay, without allowances. It is the basis for overtime, bonus and severance pay.

When you see it

On the first line of the 支給 part of your payslip and in your contract.

What to do

Check that the amount matches your contract. When a company lowers the 基本給 and raises allowances, your bonus and overtime can drop.

Take-home pay calculator (手取り)

Related terms

総支給額gross pay残業手当overtime pay賞与bonus

General explanation, for guidance. Rules and amounts change: confirm with the responsible office.

Self-service tool. Results are estimates based on official tables. They do not replace advice from the responsible public office.
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