Creative Director Salary in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai

Mae Sai sits at a border crossroads. Creative Directors work with retail, tourism, or media companies focused on cross-border markets. Salaries reflect local economic conditions.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿180,000 to ฿288,000

Average (per year)

฿234,000

Entry-level roles involve working with local agencies and small businesses on basic campaigns and graphics.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿288,000 to ฿420,000

Average (per year)

฿345,000

Mid-level professionals manage projects for retail, tourism, or cross-border trade companies with moderate creative budgets.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿420,000 to ฿600,000

Average (per year)

฿510,000

Senior directors supervise regional marketing efforts or collaborate with Chiang Rai-based firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

฿600,000+

Principal-level roles are tied to leadership in national companies with remote or hybrid teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

฿180 - ฿350

per hour

Mid-level

฿350 - ฿600

per hour

Senior

฿600 - ฿950

per hour