Design Director Salary in Sathon, Bangkok

Sathon is a business district in Bangkok, with international firms, banks, and creative agencies. Design Director salaries in Sathon differ by experience and industry. The tech and finance sectors are prominent in Sathon.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿900,000 to ฿1,200,000

Average (per year)

฿1,050,000

Entry-level directors in Sathon often work for international agencies and design consultancies, receiving competitive salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿1,200,000 to ฿1,600,000

Average (per year)

฿1,400,000

Mid-level directors in this business hub typically oversee teams serving finance, hospitality, or multinational tech firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

฿1,600,000 to ฿2,100,000

Average (per year)

฿1,850,000

Senior directors often head creative projects for regional headquarters and global brands.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

฿2,100,000+

Principal-level directors guide creative vision for multinational corporations or major Thai conglomerates.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

฿520 - ฿750

per hour

Mid-level

฿750 - ฿1100

per hour

Senior

฿1100 - ฿1500

per hour