Creative Director Salary in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Phnom Penh's creative sector has a median salary of 24 ៛.Mid‑level Creative Directors earn about 8 million ៛ per year. Hiring is conducted through multiple channels. The role blends brand strategy with visual storytelling for tourism firms, NGOs, and emerging tech startups.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛13,000,000 to ៛17,500,000

Average (per year)

៛15,200,000

Entry-level directors often start with competitive pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛17,500,000 to ៛32,000,000

Average (per year)

៛24,800,000

Mid-level salaries typically increase with experience, especially in digital media and multinational firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛32,000,000 to ៛42,000,000

Average (per year)

៛37,100,000

Senior directors managing large teams or global campaigns often receive higher fixed salaries.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

៛42,000,000+

Principal Creative Directors head regional divisions or major projects and receive compensation packages.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

៛35000 - ៛60000

per hour

Mid-level

៛60000 - ៛110000

per hour

Senior

៛110000 - ៛160000

per hour

Phnom Penh's median salary differs from Cambodia's national average.