Product Designer Salary in Yao, Ōsaka

Product designers work in the area. Salaries can vary. Employers include electronics companies, appliance manufacturers, and industrial design agencies.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,600,000 to ¥4,200,000

Average (per year)

¥3,900,000

Local manufacturing and electronics firms rely on entry-level designers for consumer‑goods projects.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,300,000 to ¥5,400,000

Average (per year)

¥4,800,000

Companies that make home appliances and industrial machinery hire mid-level designers in Yao.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,500,000 to ¥6,800,000

Average (per year)

¥6,100,000

Veteran designers in Yao lead projects for export‑oriented manufacturers seeking innovation.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,900,000+

Principal designers in the area work for larger firms with regional or global reach.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2000 - ¥2600

per hour

Mid-level

¥2700 - ¥3500

per hour

Senior

¥3600 - ¥4400

per hour