Design Director Salary in Pohang, North Gyeongsang
Design salaries in Pohang are reported. The cost of living in Pohang includes housing and consumer prices. Design director salaries in Pohang vary.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩34,000,000 to ₩43,000,000
Average (per year)
₩38,500,000
Entry-level design directors in Pohang work for steel, manufacturing, or public‑sector employers, often with limited exposure.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩43,000,000 to ₩56,000,000
Average (per year)
₩49,500,000
Mid-level professionals lead small teams within industrial or university‑affiliated design departments, earning higher wages.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩56,000,000 to ₩72,000,000
Average (per year)
₩64,000,000
Senior Design Directors manage projects for large companies like POSCO or urban redevelopment agencies.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₩72,000,000+
Principal‑level leaders develop design strategies in established Pohang firms or act as external consultants for regional projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₩17000 - ₩25000
per hour
Mid-level
₩25000 - ₩34000
per hour
Senior
₩34000 - ₩42000
per hour