Chief Design Officer Salary in Chiayi, Taiwan

Chiayi hosts technology companies. The median package is noted. The amount is 38 million.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$900,000 to NT$1,200,000

Average (per year)

NT$1,050,000

Entry-level roles are available within Chiayi's established woodcraft, food, or agricultural tech firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$1,200,000 to NT$1,550,000

Average (per year)

NT$1,375,000

At the mid-level, responsibilities expand to include leading teams and shaping visual direction.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$1,550,000 to NT$2,000,000

Average (per year)

NT$1,775,000

Leads design strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, and ensures brand consistency across products.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$2,000,000+

Leads company-wide design strategy, mentors senior designers, and aligns product vision with business goals.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

NT$700 - NT$1050

per hour

Mid-level

NT$1050 - NT$1350

per hour

Senior

NT$1350 - NT$1750

per hour

Chiayi's design chief earnings sit below Taipei's average by roughly NT$300,000. Living costs, however, are markedly lower.