UI/UX Designer Salary in Kitami, Hokkaidō

Kitami's economy includes manufacturing and IT. UI/UX salaries reflect demand from local firms and occasional remote contracts with larger Hokkaidō companies. Living costs are moderate.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,800,000 to ¥3,500,000

Average (per year)

¥3,150,000

Entry designers join local IT firms or marketing agencies and focus on standard web and mobile interfaces.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,500,000 to ¥4,400,000

Average (per year)

¥3,950,000

Mid-level employees support manufacturing and service clients, handling complex user flows and prototyping.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,400,000 to ¥5,500,000

Average (per year)

¥4,950,000

Senior designers lead projects for regional firms and partner with Sapporo-based agencies.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,500,000+

Principal designers work as consultants for local government or regional tech hubs.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1500 - ¥1900

per hour

Mid-level

¥1900 - ¥2600

per hour

Senior

¥2600 - ¥3400

per hour