Service Designer Salary in Kanagawa, Japan

Kanagawa is located near Tokyo. Mid‑level practitioners earn ¥4,700,000 per year. Living costs differ across the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,300,000 to ¥4,000,000

Average (per year)

¥3,700,000

Graduates in Atsugi enter the market with salaries that reflect regional factors.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,100,000 to ¥5,200,000

Average (per year)

¥4,700,000

Mid-level Service Designers working with manufacturing or tech-adjacent firms see higher earnings.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,300,000 to ¥6,700,000

Average (per year)

¥6,000,000

Senior professionals manage projects for local R&D centers and earn higher salaries.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,700,000+

Principal-level salaries reflect broad responsibility and are offered by larger Atsugi-based employers or firms with global ties.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1900 - ¥2500

per hour

Mid-level

¥2600 - ¥3500

per hour

Senior

¥3600 - ¥4800

per hour

Service designer salaries vary across the country. Housing pressure differs from central Tokyo.