Design Director Salary in North East, Singapore
North East Singapore offers a median Design Director salary of S$12,300 per year. Tech studios are present in the area.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$7,200 to S$10,200
Average (per year)
S$8,700
Graduates and new hires in Serangoon start in creative agencies or media firms.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$10,200 to S$14,400
Average (per year)
S$12,300
Designers lead design projects and mentor junior staff.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$14,400 to S$18,500
Average (per year)
S$16,450
Senior-level professionals lead teams.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
S$18,500+
Principal design directors with over ten years' experience manage large portfolios.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
S$65 - S$95
per hour
Mid-level
S$95 - S$140
per hour
Senior
S$140 - S$210
per hour
Nationally, Design Directors earn around S$10,800, so the North East premium sits near 14% higher. Living expenses influence net earnings.