Product Design Manager Salary in Ryūgasaki, Ibaraki

Design manager salaries reflect the local industrial market. Lower housing costs offset modest salaries.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,800,000 to ¥4,500,000

Average (per year)

¥4,150,000

Entry-level positions are available at local manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and small tech firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,500,000 to ¥5,700,000

Average (per year)

¥5,100,000

Mid-level roles are found in local factories.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,700,000 to ¥6,700,000

Average (per year)

¥6,200,000

Senior managers oversee multidisciplinary teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,800,000+

Principal-level jobs involve large-scale industrial projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1900 - ¥2800

per hour

Mid-level

¥2800 - ¥3800

per hour

Senior

¥3800 - ¥5200

per hour