UI Designer Salary in Shimada, Shizuoka

Shimada, with its smaller population and lower cost of living, has fewer tech employers. UI designer pay here stays below prefectural averages.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,500,000 to ¥3,100,000

Average (per year)

¥2,800,000

Starting roles appear mainly in small agencies working with local businesses or e-commerce.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,100,000 to ¥3,900,000

Average (per year)

¥3,500,000

Those with several years of experience move into regional manufacturing or digital service teams.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,900,000 to ¥4,800,000

Average (per year)

¥4,350,000

Senior UI designers in Shimada handle multi-role duties and may oversee all visual design for a single employer.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,800,000+

Principal-level talent can be found in local government IT initiatives and regional SaaS startups.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1600 - ¥2100

per hour

Mid-level

¥2100 - ¥2700

per hour

Senior

¥2700 - ¥3400

per hour