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.