Interaction Designer Salary in Shiojiri, Nagano

Shiojiri includes manufacturing and electronics firms. Cost of living is lower than larger Japanese cities, which influences salary bands. Industrial and hardware products are supported by interaction designers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,700,000 to ¥3,200,000

Average (per year)

¥2,950,000

Smaller firms and local subsidiaries of larger corporations are common destinations for recent hires.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,300,000 to ¥4,100,000

Average (per year)

¥3,700,000

Manufacturers and specialized IT vendors in Shiojiri employ mid-level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,200,000 to ¥5,000,000

Average (per year)

¥4,600,000

Major local employers offer higher wages to senior designers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,100,000+

Larger companies and municipal or prefectural digital projects provide principal roles.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1600 - ¥2000

per hour

Mid-level

¥2100 - ¥2600

per hour

Senior

¥2700 - ¥3200

per hour