Interaction Designer Salary in Itami, Hyōgo

Itami is located near Osaka and Kansai Airport. Salaries in Itami are generally lower than those in Tokyo or Osaka, reflecting the area's lower living costs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,100,000 to ¥3,900,000

Average (per year)

¥3,500,000

Entry‑level positions are available on small in‑house product teams and at local agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,900,000 to ¥4,800,000

Average (per year)

¥4,300,000

Designers with several years of UX experience sometimes work in logistics or manufacturing firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,800,000 to ¥5,900,000

Average (per year)

¥5,400,000

Senior design positions may involve project management responsibilities in addition to design expertise.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,900,000+

Lead designers at larger Itami companies work in sectors such as aviation and logistics.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1800 - ¥2500

per hour

Mid-level

¥2500 - ¥3400

per hour

Senior

¥3400 - ¥4400

per hour