Creative Director Salary in National Capital District
Port Moresby is Papua New Guinea's economic hub. Creative Directors here work with multinational partners and local media groups.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
K38,000 to K54,000
Average (per year)
K45,000
Creative Directors starting out in Port Moresby work with local advertising firms or media houses and receive pay that reflects entry-level rates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
K55,000 to K78,000
Average (per year)
K66,000
At the mid-level, professionals manage small teams for PNG-based marketing agencies, NGOs, or state broadcasters.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
K79,000 to K105,000
Average (per year)
K92,000
Senior Creative Directors lead campaigns for multinational clients or oversee media strategy for large corporations.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
K106,000+
Those with a decade or more experience direct creative operations for top companies or international NGOs, with pay scaling based on project scope.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
K40 - K70
per hour
Mid-level
K75 - K110
per hour
Senior
K115 - K160
per hour