Design Director Salary in Ta Khmau, Kandal
Ta Khmau sits just outside Phnom Penh and is a bedroom community for the capital. Design Directors here work with local firms or commute to Phnom Penh for additional opportunities. Salaries in this area are variable.
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