Product Lead Salary in Hikone, Shiga
Hikone has engineering firms and a university. Salaries in the city reflect the presence of various employers. The cost of living influences how far salaries go.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥4,400,000 to ¥5,600,000
Average (per year)
¥5,000,000
Entry-level salaries for graduates at Hikone's electronics and R&D firms are close to the national average for this tier.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥5,700,000 to ¥7,400,000
Average (per year)
¥6,500,000
Mid-level Product Leads find opportunities at Hikone's established engineering firms and university-linked startups.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥7,500,000 to ¥9,800,000
Average (per year)
¥8,600,000
Professionals at this level often work on large-scale manufacturing or export projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥9,900,000+
Principal-level leads at Hikone's largest employers or public sector contracts work on major projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥2500 - ¥3400
per hour
Mid-level
¥3500 - ¥4400
per hour
Senior
¥4500 - ¥6000
per hour