Head of UX Salary in Akita, Japan

The median Head of UX salary in Akita is ¥5,075,000 per year. Companies reward experience with increased compensation. The region has lower living costs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,700,000 to ¥4,500,000

Average (per year)

¥4,075,000

Junior leaders find UX roles in local government projects or manufacturing firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,550,000 to ¥5,600,000

Average (per year)

¥5,075,000

Mid-level Heads of UX support regional tech initiatives or education-sector IT.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,650,000 to ¥6,750,000

Average (per year)

¥6,200,000

Senior professionals work with larger Akita-based companies or remote teams, managing design systems and complex user flows.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,800,000+

Principal-level leaders consult for multiple local industries, focusing on strategy and cross-department collaboration.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2050 - ¥2750

per hour

Mid-level

¥2800 - ¥3400

per hour

Senior

¥3450 - ¥4150

per hour

Nationally, Head of UX roles average around ¥7 million, so Akita sits below the countrywide median. However, lower rent and food costs offset the gap.