UI/UX Designer Salary in Okinawa, Japan

In Okinawa, the median UI/UX designer salary reaches ¥3,750,000 per year. Local firms may include housing allowances in compensation.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,800,000 to ¥3,400,000

Average (per year)

¥3,100,000

Entry-level designers work in tourism or hospitality.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,400,000 to ¥4,100,000

Average (per year)

¥3,750,000

Web agencies and regional startups employ mid-level designers.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,100,000 to ¥5,200,000

Average (per year)

¥4,650,000

Senior designers lead larger projects across sectors such as travel or local government.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,200,000+

Principal designers set design direction and coordinate teams across multiple sectors.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1550 - ¥2050

per hour

Mid-level

¥2100 - ¥2700

per hour

Senior

¥2800 - ¥3400

per hour

Nationally, UI/UX designers average around ¥5,200,000, so Okinawa's median sits below the country's typical pay. Rent is lower locally.