Design Director Salary in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Azad Kashmir offers modest pay for designers. Design directors in regional media houses, tourism boards, and NGOs earn around ₨857,500 per year, reflecting both project budgets and local cost pressures. The figure sits above many local design roles but lags behind major Pakistani metros.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨495,000 to ₨680,000

Average (per year)

₨587,500

New hires in Kotli District receive salaries that vary by role and employer.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨735,000 to ₨980,000

Average (per year)

₨857,500

Mid-level directors in the district are employed across various sectors, and their salaries may increase with experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,035,000 to ₨1,350,000

Average (per year)

₨1,192,500

Senior design directors in the district work with NGOs and government initiatives.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,470,000+

Principal-level positions in the district may offer higher salaries, depending on project needs and leadership requirements.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₨365 - ₨650

per hour

Mid-level

₨750 - ₨1150

per hour

Senior

₨1250 - ₨2100

per hour

Azad Kashmir's pay for design directors is lower than the national median. National hubs such as Karachi and Lahore still provide higher salaries. Salaries can reach 2 million, driven by larger client bases.