Design Director Salary in South East, Singapore
South East Singapore has a median Design Director salary of S$109,000 per year. The region is near finance hubs.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$63,500 to S$92,000
Average (per year)
S$78,500
Early-career design directors in Pasir Ris find roles in retail or public sector projects and earn entry-level salaries.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$92,000 to S$128,000
Average (per year)
S$109,000
Mid-level professionals handle larger teams and work with local government or hospitality clients.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
S$128,000 to S$162,500
Average (per year)
S$144,000
Senior directors oversee multidisciplinary projects and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
S$162,500+
Principal/lead directors in Pasir Ris guide department strategy and receive senior-level compensation.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
S$45 - S$67
per hour
Mid-level
S$67 - S$104
per hour
Senior
S$104 - S$145
per hour
Nationally, Design Directors earn around S$100,000, so South East's median sits modestly above the Singapore average.