responsibility allowance; salary supplement for higher-ranking employees
A salary supplement typically paid to employees in managerial or higher-ranking positions to compensate for the additional responsibilities of their role.
A responsibility allowance is paid to managerial staff.
The amount of the responsibility allowance varies by position.
役職手当 is a broader term for position-based allowances, while 職責手当 specifically emphasizes compensation for the duties and responsibilities of the role.
Compound of 職責 (responsibility) and 手当 (allowance).