Brand Designer Salary in Male, Kaafu

Hospitality and tourism are important sectors in Male. Living expenses can be affected by the cost of imported goods. Most employers are international hotel groups, local agencies, and government entities.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ96,000 to ރ144,000

Average (per year)

ރ120,000

Graduates joining advertising firms or tourism companies usually start here, where basic design skills and portfolio projects drive starting pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ145,000 to ރ200,000

Average (per year)

ރ172,000

With a few years in the field, designers working for resort chains or local agencies see higher wages, reflecting advanced software proficiency.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ201,000 to ރ260,000

Average (per year)

ރ230,000

Senior professionals manage branding for hotels, travel firms, or government campaigns, often leading small creative teams.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

ރ261,000+

Principal designers advise major Maldivian brands and handle top creative direction, commanding the highest salaries in the market.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

ރ70 - ރ110

per hour

Mid-level

ރ115 - ރ180

per hour

Senior

ރ185 - ރ260

per hour