Design Director Salary in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Natal is the capital of Rio Grande do Norte. Housing costs vary across regions of Brazil.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$37,500 to R$53,000

Average (per year)

R$46,000

Entry-level Design Directors in Açu work with smaller firms and local agencies, often overseeing compact creative teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$53,000 to R$67,000

Average (per year)

R$61,000

Mid-level professionals manage full project cycles for construction, agriculture, or retail clients.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

R$68,000 to R$83,500

Average (per year)

R$76,000

Senior Design Directors handle strategic decisions for larger businesses or regional government projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

R$84,500+

At the principal level, individuals consult for municipal initiatives or manage multi-city design portfolios.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

R$44 - R$69

per hour

Mid-level

R$69 - R$99

per hour

Senior

R$99 - R$138

per hour

Compared with the national median of roughly R$80,000, Rio Grande do Norte pays about 24% less.