Product Designer Salary in Jōsō-shi, Ibaraki

Jōsō-shi is a city in Japan. Cost of living varies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,200,000 to ¥3,800,000

Average (per year)

¥3,500,000

Entry roles are filled by new graduates or junior hires at smaller manufacturing firms or local agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,800,000 to ¥4,700,000

Average (per year)

¥4,300,000

Mid-level designers work with local companies and collaborate with Tokyo-based clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,700,000 to ¥5,800,000

Average (per year)

¥5,200,000

Senior designers lead teams or manage design for regional export companies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,800,000+

Principal roles are found in large factories or design consultancies with multi-prefecture reach.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1800 - ¥2500

per hour

Mid-level

¥2500 - ¥3500

per hour

Senior

¥3500 - ¥4500

per hour