Design Director Salary in Northern Samar, Philippines

Northern Samar is promoting tourism. Design directors earn about ₱405,000 annually, reflecting mid‑level experience.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱260,000 to ₱340,000

Average (per year)

₱300,000

Entry-level Design Directors may be employed by local entities and receive starting salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱350,000 to ₱460,000

Average (per year)

₱405,000

Mid-level professionals often have agency or NGO experience and may earn higher compensation.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₱470,000 to ₱590,000

Average (per year)

₱530,000

Senior Design Directors may work for regional offices or as remote contractors.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₱600,000+

Principal-level Design Directors oversee large projects for major companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₱155 - ₱220

per hour

Mid-level

₱230 - ₱300

per hour

Senior

₱310 - ₱420

per hour

Nationally, the average design director salary sits near ₱600,000. Northern Samar's figure trails by roughly a third.