Brand Designer Salary in Hŭngnam, South Hamgyong

Hŭngnam is an industrial city on the east coast. Brand designers here earn salaries that reflect the region's controlled economy and modest living costs. Private commissions are rare, and most work aligns with government or educational projects.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩120,000 to ₩180,000

Average (per year)

₩150,000

Entry roles in state-owned factories and publishing offices typically offer modest salaries and limited private sector ovate sector opportunities.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩180,000 to ₩240,000

Average (per year)

₩210,000

Experience and reliability lead to slightly higher pay for mid-level designers at state enterprises or larger municipal to experience and reliability.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩240,000 to ₩320,000

Average (per year)

₩280,000

Salaries for senior designers supporting educational materials or propaganda reflect both their experience and the trustrvisors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩320,000+

Strict state pay scales cap the salaries of principal designers heading teams in government or major industrial organizaate pay scales.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩500 - ₩800

per hour

Mid-level

₩800 - ₩1100

per hour

Senior

₩1100 - ₩1400

per hour

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