UI/UX Designer Salary in Kobe, Hyōgo

Kobe is a major international port city with a university presence and high-profile employers like Kawasaki and Sysmex. UI/UX salaries differ by region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,500,000 to ¥4,300,000

Average (per year)

¥3,900,000

Junior UI/UX designers join tech startups, media companies, or larger corporations with dedicated digital teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,300,000 to ¥5,500,000

Average (per year)

¥4,900,000

With experience, designers specialize, working for global trading firms, IT consultancies, or healthcare technology providers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,500,000 to ¥7,000,000

Average (per year)

¥6,250,000

Senior staff direct product or service design for Kobe-based headquarters or cross-functional teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥7,100,000+

Principal designers work on company initiatives and collaborate with global teams or citywide digital projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2000 - ¥2700

per hour

Mid-level

¥2700 - ¥3700

per hour

Senior

¥3700 - ¥5000

per hour