job allowance; duty allowance
A salary supplement paid for specific job duties, typically for mid-ranking employees. Common in corporate and public-sector contexts.
A job allowance is paid to managerial staff.
The amount of the duty allowance varies by position.
役職手当 is an allowance for holding a specific post or title, while 職務手当 is tied to the duties performed, regardless of title.
資格手当 is paid for possessing certain qualifications, whereas 職務手当 is for performing specific job duties.
Compound of 職務 (shokumu, 'job duties') and 手当 (teate, 'allowance').