UI/UX Designer Salary in Hokkaidō, Japan
UI/UX designers in Sapporo earn a median of ¥3,900,000 annually. Startups also compete for talent. Living costs in the region are lower.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥2,800,000 to ¥3,475,000
Average (per year)
¥3,125,000
Early‑career designers in Muroran work for various employers.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥3,500,000 to ¥4,300,000
Average (per year)
¥3,900,000
UI/UX specialists with a few years of experience may find roles at regional tech companies or in the public sector.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥4,300,000 to ¥5,350,000
Average (per year)
¥4,825,000
Senior positions require expertise in both design and project management.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥5,350,000+
Lead designers oversee teams or consult for larger industrial employers in the city.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥1650 - ¥2400
per hour
Mid-level
¥2400 - ¥3200
per hour
Senior
¥3200 - ¥4150
per hour
Compared with the national median of around ¥4,500,000, Hokkaidō's figure sits modestly lower.