Design Director Salary in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Gilgit‑Baltistan offers a median Design Director salary of about ₨1,375,000 per year. This figure reflects mid‑level experience in the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨800,000 to ₨1,150,000

Average (per year)

₨975,000

Fresh hires work with hotels, local media, or small NGOs serving the tourism industry.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,150,000 to ₨1,600,000

Average (per year)

₨1,375,000

Mid-level directors oversee projects for larger hotels, tour operators, and city‑branding initiatives.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,600,000 to ₨2,100,000

Average (per year)

₨1,850,000

Senior roles involve directing design for major hotels, government, or international organizations.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₨2,100,000+

Principal directors work on national or cross‑regional initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₨800 - ₨1200

per hour

Mid-level

₨1200 - ₨1700

per hour

Senior

₨1700 - ₨2300

per hour

The median here sits below Pakistan's national average, which hovers around ₨1,800,000 for similar positions.

Cities in Gilgit-Baltistan