Design Director Salary in Jilin, China
Jilin's design sector offers a median mid‑level Design Director salary of ¥140,500 per year. Wage levels have changed. The amount is reported.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥86,000 to ¥120,000
Average (per year)
¥104,500
Manufacturing firms and local design studios often hire recent graduates.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥120,000 to ¥165,000
Average (per year)
¥140,500
Regional apparel brands and construction companies commonly employ mid-level directors.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
¥165,000 to ¥219,000
Average (per year)
¥189,000
Design teams in larger city agencies or industrial sectors are often led by senior professionals.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
¥219,500+
Directors at this level typically supervise several departments and may hold executive positions.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
¥60 - ¥90
per hour
Mid-level
¥90 - ¥130
per hour
Senior
¥131 - ¥180
per hour
Nationally, Design Directors earn around ¥180,000. Jilin's median is about ¥40,000 below that benchmark.