UI Designer Salary in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō

Asahikawa is the largest city in northern Hokkaido and has strong public services. UI designers here are sought after by healthcare, logistics, and education employers. Living costs remain lower than in Sapporo or Tokyo.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,900,000 to ¥3,600,000

Average (per year)

¥3,250,000

New UI designers in Asahikawa work with local software houses or educational institutions.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,600,000 to ¥4,500,000

Average (per year)

¥4,050,000

Mid-level roles involve collaboration with national companies or regional startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,500,000 to ¥5,600,000

Average (per year)

¥5,050,000

Senior UI designers work on projects for firms in healthcare, logistics, or retail.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,600,000+

Principal designers in Asahikawa support large-scale digital initiatives and lead teams across multiple sites.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1500 - ¥2100

per hour

Mid-level

¥2100 - ¥2800

per hour

Senior

¥2800 - ¥3700

per hour