Web Designer Salary in Fukuoka, Japan

Fukuoka offers a median mid‑level web designer salary of ¥3,550,000 per year. Startups and retailers alike compete for talent.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥2,450,000 to ¥3,000,000

Average (per year)

¥2,725,000

Recent graduates join small local agencies or manufacturing firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥3,100,000 to ¥4,000,000

Average (per year)

¥3,550,000

Mid‑level designers work for retail or logistics companies, applying broader skills and experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥4,100,000 to ¥4,950,000

Average (per year)

¥4,525,000

Senior professionals lead digital projects for larger employers, such as municipal offices or regional businesses.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥5,050,000+

Principal designers lead teams and set strategy, working for established local companies with stable budgets.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥1550 - ¥2050

per hour

Mid-level

¥2150 - ¥2725

per hour

Senior

¥2825 - ¥3450

per hour

Nationally, mid‑level web designers earn around ¥4,200,000, so Fukuoka sits modestly below the average. Salary differences exist.