Design Director Salary in Kandal, Cambodia
Kandal offers a median mid-level Design Director salary of ៛15,000,000 per year. Demand comes from garment exporters. Because housing and transport costs sit below the capital, the salary stretches further for families.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
៛7,200,000 to ៛12,000,000
Average (per year)
៛9,500,000
Graduates starting with local design studios or small advertising agencies earn annual salaries that reflect the local smaller market and lower cost of living.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
៛12,000,000 to ៛18,000,000
Average (per year)
៛15,000,000
With experience, designers' salaries increase.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
៛18,000,000 to ៛24,000,000
Average (per year)
៛21,000,000
Senior roles involve collaborations with Phnom Penh-based companies or international NGOs in Kandal.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
៛24,000,000+
Leads in established firms or regional offices negotiate salaries, particularly when overseeing multi-city teams.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
៛18000 - ៛30000
per hour
Mid-level
៛30000 - ៛45000
per hour
Senior
៛45000 - ៛60000
per hour
Kandal's median sits slightly below the national average for Design Directors, which hovers around ៛16,500,000. However, lower living expenses mean the real purchasing power rivals that of Phnom Penh.