Chief Design Officer Salary in Kosai, Shizuoka
Kosai has a concentration of small manufacturing firms. Salaries for Chief Design Officers remain modest due to fewer large-scale employers.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥5,000,000 to ¥6,600,000
Average (per year)
¥5,700,000
Entry-level roles are tied to small and medium manufacturers.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥6,600,000 to ¥8,200,000
Average (per year)
¥7,300,000
Mid-level Chief Design Officers often manage creative teams in industrial firms supplying larger cities.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥8,200,000 to ¥10,500,000
Average (per year)
¥9,200,000
Senior positions require broad technical and leadership skills, often for companies with export operations.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥10,500,000+
Principal-level officers are rare, usually serving in regional headquarters of larger industrial groups.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥2300 - ¥3000
per hour
Mid-level
¥3000 - ¥3900
per hour
Senior
¥3900 - ¥5300
per hour