UI/UX Designer Salary in Hyōgo, Japan

Hyogo offers UI/UX designers a median mid-level salary of ¥4,200,000 per year. The figure reflects demand from Kobe's tech firms, medical-device manufacturers, and port-related digital services.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,000,000 to ¥3,700,000

Average (per year)

¥3,350,000

Entry roles in Akashi involve supporting local organizations.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,800,000 to ¥4,600,000

Average (per year)

¥4,200,000

Projects for Akashi tech firms and Kobe clients are handled by mid-level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,600,000 to ¥5,900,000

Average (per year)

¥5,250,000

Regional-contract firms and design agencies serving Hyōgo Prefecture commonly employ senior staff.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,000,000+

Principal designers hold leadership roles in established companies and may commute to Kobe.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1800 - ¥2400

per hour

Mid-level

¥2400 - ¥3300

per hour

Senior

¥3300 - ¥4400

per hour

Nationally, UI/UX designers earn around ¥3,800,000 on average. Hyogo's median sits roughly ¥400,000 above that benchmark.