UX Writer Salary in Musashino, Tokyo
Musashino lies west of central Tokyo. Salaries sit above the suburban average, but fall short of downtown Tokyo due to smaller company size and lower commercial rent.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥3,400,000 to ¥4,300,000
Average (per year)
¥3,850,000
At the entry level, many roles are found in local startups and design studios, working on projects such as mobile apps and hardware user interfaces.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥4,400,000 to ¥5,800,000
Average (per year)
¥5,100,000
Mid-level writers split their time between Musashino offices and remote work for central Tokyo employers.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥5,900,000 to ¥7,300,000
Average (per year)
¥6,600,000
Senior-level staff lead UX content for product launches, particularly in consumer tech and education.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥7,500,000+
Principal writers are responsible for long-term content planning at established design agencies and satellite offices of larger firms.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥1850 - ¥2700
per hour
Mid-level
¥2800 - ¥3700
per hour
Senior
¥3900 - ¥5100
per hour