Design Director Salary in Hsinchu County, Taiwan

Hsinchu County has a tech hub. Design Directors at semiconductor firms and design agencies earn around NT$1,500,000 per year.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$900,000 to NT$1,250,000

Average (per year)

NT$1,075,000

Entry-level directors start in hardware or semiconductor firms, supporting seasoned design teams.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$1,250,000 to NT$1,750,000

Average (per year)

NT$1,500,000

At this level, directors manage small teams within Hsinchu Science Park.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$1,750,000 to NT$2,400,000

Average (per year)

NT$2,075,000

Senior directors lead cross-department projects and interface with global tech partners.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

NT$2,400,000+

Principal-level directors influence design strategy for semiconductor and electronics companies.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

NT$650 - NT$1050

per hour

Mid-level

NT$1050 - NT$1600

per hour

Senior

NT$1600 - NT$2250

per hour

National median salaries for design directors are used as a benchmark.