Design Director Salary in Brunei-Muara, Brunei

Brunei-Muara offers a median Design Director salary of BND 5,200 per year. Housing costs influence earnings.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$3,000 to $4,200

Average (per year)

$3,600

Entry-level directors join design consultancies or international firms with local offices.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$4,200 to $6,300

Average (per year)

$5,200

Mid-level roles are available in various sectors, including government projects and oil and gas companies.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$6,300 to $9,000

Average (per year)

$7,650

Senior directors manage infrastructure and development projects for state or multinational employers.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$9,000+

In national projects, principal directors are responsible for design, while in energy or finance firms they lead teams.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

$35 - $55

per hour

Mid-level

$55 - $80

per hour

Senior

$80 - $115

per hour

Nationally, designers earn about BND 6,000 on average. Brunei-Muara falls slightly below that mark.