UI Designer Salary in Tsuruoka, Yamagata

Tsuruoka has several public research institutions. Salaries remain modest.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,300,000 to ¥3,000,000

Average (per year)

¥2,600,000

Entry designers support municipal projects, medical device firms, and local SMEs.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,000,000 to ¥3,800,000

Average (per year)

¥3,400,000

Mid-level designers work for regional hospitals, IT contractors, and educational technology companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,800,000 to ¥4,600,000

Average (per year)

¥4,200,000

Seniors in Tsuruoka lead interface projects for biotech startups and government initiatives.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,600,000+

Principal designers split time between local contracts and Tokyo-based remote work.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1300 - ¥2000

per hour

Mid-level

¥2000 - ¥2700

per hour

Senior

¥2700 - ¥3700

per hour

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