UI/UX Designer Salary in Tsubame, Niigata

Tsubame has a manufacturing sector that includes UI/UX design work. The tech industry here is smaller, and compensation remains steady for the region. Cost of living differs from that of major urban centers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,500,000 to ¥3,100,000

Average (per year)

¥2,800,000

New designers in Tsubame work for small manufacturing firms or local creative studios.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,200,000 to ¥4,000,000

Average (per year)

¥3,600,000

Mid‑career UI/UX professionals often work with local hardware exporters or on web projects for consumer goods companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,100,000 to ¥5,000,000

Average (per year)

¥4,550,000

Senior designers with a technology focus often lead user experience projects for regional brands.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,100,000+

Principal UI/UX roles in Tsubame involve consultancy work for manufacturing exporters.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1400 - ¥2000

per hour

Mid-level

¥2100 - ¥2800

per hour

Senior

¥2900 - ¥3700

per hour