Product Lead Salary in Tokyo, Japan
Product leads in Tokyo earn about ¥8,100,000 annually. Mid‑level professionals receive ¥8,100,000 annually.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥5,200,000 to ¥6,950,000
Average (per year)
¥6,075,000
Recent graduates and early‑career hires in Machida work with tech firms and local startups.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥7,000,000 to ¥9,250,000
Average (per year)
¥8,100,000
Mid-level professionals take on responsibilities across product cycles and interface with regional partners.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥9,400,000 to ¥12,000,000
Average (per year)
¥10,650,000
Senior roles here involve leading cross-functional teams and managing product launches for both local and national markets.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥12,100,000+
Principal Product Leads work for firms in Tokyo.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥2850 - ¥3950
per hour
Mid-level
¥3900 - ¥5400
per hour
Senior
¥5200 - ¥7650
per hour
Nationally the median for product leads sits near ¥7,200,000, so Tokyo's figure exceeds the average by roughly ¥900,000.