Service Designer Salary in Kusatsu, Shiga

Kusatsu includes IT companies and research institutes. Salaries for service designers reflect demand in the tech sector. Living costs are affected by regional factors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,400,000 to ¥4,500,000

Average (per year)

¥3,950,000

Entry hires often start at IT vendors or collaborate with research parks.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,500,000 to ¥5,700,000

Average (per year)

¥5,100,000

Mid-level designers work with tech startups or local government digital teams.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,700,000 to ¥7,300,000

Average (per year)

¥6,500,000

Senior staff oversee service design projects for regional tech firms and larger municipal partners.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥7,300,000+

Principal designers manage innovation projects that support city-wide infrastructure and major tech employers.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2000 - ¥2600

per hour

Mid-level

¥2600 - ¥3500

per hour

Senior

¥3500 - ¥4300

per hour