UX Lead Salary in Japan

In Tokyo's tech sector, the median annual salary for UX Leads is ¥4,900,000. Finance and gaming firms are part of the market.

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

Early‑career UX Leads in Chiryū-shi work in the local industry.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,400,000 to ¥5,400,000

Average (per year)

¥4,900,000

Mid-level professionals in Chiryū-shi are employed by design agencies and industrial companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,500,000 to ¥6,800,000

Average (per year)

¥6,150,000

Senior leads in Chiryū-shi manage teams in tech‑driven divisions and oversee UX for digital products.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥6,900,000+

Principal UX Leads in Chiryū-shi hold senior positions within regional companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥2000 - ¥2700

per hour

Mid-level

¥2700 - ¥3600

per hour

Senior

¥3600 - ¥4700

per hour

Market Overview

The Japanese market values user‑centered design. Start‑ups hire UX Leads. Large corporations such as Sony and Rakuten hire UX Leads.