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The average pay for a Sample Maker is JPY 3,858,142 a year and JPY 1,855 an hour in Kitakyushu, Japan. The average salary range for a Sample Maker is between JPY 2,893,606 and JPY 4,529,459. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Kitakyushu, Japan.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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Estimated salary in 2031:
JPY 4,571,381
5 Year Change:
18 %
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Kitakyushu (北九州市, Kitakyūshū-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯꜜː.ɕɯː, kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯː.ɕɯꜜː.ɕi]) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, Kitakyushu has an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in both Fukuoka Prefecture and the island of Kyushu, after the city of Fukuoka. It is one of Japan's 20 designated cities, one of three on Kyushu, and is divided into seven wards.
Sited at the northern tip of Kyushu, Kitakyushu was formed in 1963...
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Salary Recap
The average pay for a Sample Maker is JPY 3,858,142 a year and JPY 1,855 an hour in Kitakyushu, Japan. The average salary range for a Sample Maker is between JPY 2,893,606 and JPY 4,529,459. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Kitakyushu, Japan.
ERI's compensation data are based on salary surveys conducted and researched by ERI. Cost of labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc.
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View our ProductsSample Maker Job Description
Description: Constructs prototype models or sample products based on design specifications, technical drawings, or verbal instructions. Measures and cuts materials with precision to meet project requirements and ensure accurate sample production. Operates hand tools, sewing machines, or other fabrication equipment to assemble components into finished samples. Inspects completed samples for quality, consistency, and adherence to design intent, while identifying and correcting errors as needed. Records construction methods, material usage, and any modifications for future reference or production scaling.
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About Kitakyushu, Japan
Kitakyushu Cost of Living Score:
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Kitakyushu (北九州市, Kitakyūshū-shi; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯꜜː.ɕɯː, kʲi̥.ta.kʲɯː.ɕɯꜜː.ɕi]) is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of June 1, 2019, Kitakyushu has an estimated population of 940,978, making it the second-largest city in both Fukuoka Prefecture and the island of Kyushu, after the city of Fukuoka. It is one of Japan's 20 designated cities, one of three on Kyushu, and is divided into seven wards.
Sited at the northern tip of Kyushu, Kitakyushu was formed in 1963...
Sample Maker Job Description
Description: Constructs prototype models or sample products based on design specifications, technical drawings, or verbal instructions. Measures and cuts materials with precision to meet project requirements and ensure accurate sample production. Operates hand tools, sewing machines, or other fabrication equipment to assemble components into finished samples. Inspects completed samples for quality, consistency, and adherence to design intent, while identifying and correcting errors as needed. Records construction methods, material usage, and any modifications for future reference or production scaling.
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ERI Economic Research Institute compiles the best salary, cost-of-living, and executive compensation survey data available.
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