Chief Design Officer Salary in Daegu, South Korea

Salaries for chief design officers in Daegu are reported. Manufacturing firms and tech startups employ senior designers.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩72,500,000 to ₩102,500,000

Average (per year)

₩86,000,000

Newcomers in Daegu may start at mid-sized manufacturers, IT startups, or textile firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩102,500,000 to ₩147,500,000

Average (per year)

₩123,500,000

By this stage, Chief Design Officers often guide teams at major industrial companies or digital agencies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩147,500,000 to ₩190,000,000

Average (per year)

₩169,000,000

Senior roles frequently involve company-wide strategy or leadership.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩190,000,000+

Veterans at this level shape product and brand vision for major conglomerates or large-scale export businesses.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩38500 - ₩56000

per hour

Mid-level

₩56000 - ₩80000

per hour

Senior

₩80000 - ₩110000

per hour

Chief design officer salaries vary across the country, and Daegu's figures differ from the national average. Living costs influence net take-home pay.