Design Director Salary in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville offers a median mid‑level Design Director salary of about 16 million ៛.The salary is 5 million per year. That figure is based on local salary data. Design leaders may work on branding projects.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛7,200,000 to ៛12,000,000

Average (per year)

៛9,600,000

Starting directors in Sihanoukville work with casinos, resorts, or construction firms entering the market.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛12,000,000 to ៛21,000,000

Average (per year)

៛16,500,000

Mid-level design directors support real estate, tourism, and logistics ventures.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛21,000,000 to ៛31,200,000

Average (per year)

៛26,100,000

Senior directors manage major development projects or lead creative teams for international investors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

៛31,200,000+

Principal-level salaries are paid by foreign‑owned enterprises and hospitality brands.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

៛13000 - ៛22000

per hour

Mid-level

៛22000 - ៛40000

per hour

Senior

៛40000 - ៛60000

per hour

The Sihanoukville median exceeds Cambodia's national average by roughly 20 percent, driven by higher living costs near the coast.