Design Director Salary in Phra Khanong, Bangkok

Phra Khanong hosts a variety of businesses and creative studios. Design directors in the district, especially at foreign-owned firms, report salaries that account for the local cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿570,000 to ฿750,000

Average (per year)

฿660,000

Entry roles for new graduates are available locally.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿750,000 to ฿1,050,000

Average (per year)

฿900,000

You will oversee design projects while mentoring junior designers and aligning visual strategy with business goals.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿1,050,000 to ฿1,450,000

Average (per year)

฿1,250,000

You will lead the creative vision, mentor designers, and manage projects to ensure brand consistency from concept through delivery.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

฿1,450,000+

Leaders of multiple teams or large-scale operations manage extensive projects.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

฿370 - ฿600

per hour

Mid-level

฿600 - ฿900

per hour

Senior

฿900 - ฿1300

per hour