Head of Design Salary in Kawaguchi, Saitama

Kawaguchi is a major manufacturing center. Design leaders note that salaries in the area are influenced by employer presence and living costs. Many roles involve cross-prefecture collaboration.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,000,000 to ¥8,000,000

Average (per year)

¥7,000,000

Entry-level Heads of Design in Kawaguchi work in a region with many manufacturing and tech supply firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥8,000,000 to ¥10,500,000

Average (per year)

¥9,250,000

Mid-level roles involve collaboration with engineering teams or management of international projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥10,500,000 to ¥13,200,000

Average (per year)

¥11,850,000

Senior design leaders in Kawaguchi work with clients in Tokyo and Saitama.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥13,200,000+

Principal Heads of Design are found at major manufacturers and export companies in the area.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥3600 - ¥4800

per hour

Mid-level

¥4800 - ¥6400

per hour

Senior

¥6400 - ¥8000

per hour