Brand Designer Salary in Sinŭiju, North Pyongan

Sinŭiju sits on the China border, close to Dandong.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩50,000 to ₩90,000

Average (per year)

₩70,000

Graduates in Sinŭiju join design teams at factories or state media.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩90,000 to ₩135,000

Average (per year)

₩112,500

With several years' experience, designers move into roles at larger enterprises or cultural institutions.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩135,000 to ₩210,000

Average (per year)

₩172,500

Senior staff work on media or city government projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩210,000+

Principal designers handle major visual campaigns tied to trade, border control, or propaganda.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩120 - ₩220

per hour

Mid-level

₩220 - ₩370

per hour

Senior

₩370 - ₩540

per hour