Brand Designer Salary in Hachinohe, Aomori

Hachinohe is a port city. Salaries for brand designers reflect the city's moderate living costs. Pay is below Tokyo averages.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,300,000 to ¥2,700,000

Average (per year)

¥2,500,000

Smaller agencies and local businesses with modest budgets typically hire most entry-level designers.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,700,000 to ¥3,400,000

Average (per year)

¥3,050,000

Regional manufacturing firms or retail chains are common employers for mid-level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,400,000 to ¥4,200,000

Average (per year)

¥3,800,000

Opportunities for senior designers often include collaborating with larger agencies and export-focused companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,200,000+

Leading branding projects for established regional brands allows principal designers to command higher salaries.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

¥1400 - ¥1800

per hour

Mid-level

¥1800 - ¥2400

per hour

Senior

¥2400 - ¥3200

per hour