Design Director Salary in Lower Hutt, Wellington
Lower Hutt includes public sector organizations and small creative agencies. Salaries are affected by the local cost of living and proximity to central Wellington. Tech and design directors work on a variety of projects.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$85,000 to NZ$98,000
Average (per year)
NZ$91,500
New directors often begin their careers at smaller agencies or public sector teams.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$98,000 to NZ$119,000
Average (per year)
NZ$106,000
Those with several years of project leadership may command higher salaries when working for creative studios or city council departments.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$119,000 to NZ$137,000
Average (per year)
NZ$127,000
In senior roles, directors lead bigger teams and take on complex accounts across government-related and local SaaS organizations.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
NZ$137,000+
Principal-level leaders work at consultancies or hold executive positions in the public sector.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
NZ$65 - NZ$90
per hour
Mid-level
NZ$90 - NZ$120
per hour
Senior
NZ$120 - NZ$155
per hour