Service Designer Salary in Ōshū, Iwate

In Ōshū, many tech opportunities are linked to public agencies, manufacturing, and healthcare. Salaries here reflect a lower cost of living and fewer large employers than urban centers. Service designers moving from Tokyo may see a change in pay.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,800,000 to ¥3,400,000

Average (per year)

¥3,100,000

Recent graduates start with salaries that reflect local market conditions.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,500,000 to ¥4,200,000

Average (per year)

¥3,800,000

Mid-level designers' pay varies across different sectors.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,300,000 to ¥5,200,000

Average (per year)

¥4,700,000

Senior designers' salaries differ among various employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,300,000+

Principal designers' salaries are influenced by experience and specialized skills.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1800 - ¥2400

per hour

Mid-level

¥2400 - ¥3200

per hour

Senior

¥3300 - ¥4200

per hour