Design Director Salary in Central, Zambia
Central Province pays Design Directors about ZK 101,000 annually. The amount is reported for the region.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK52,000 to ZK83,000
Average (per year)
ZK67,000
Entry-level roles are commonly found in educational institutions.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK83,000 to ZK126,000
Average (per year)
ZK101,000
Mid-level design directors secure work with NGOs or regional media houses.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK126,000 to ZK175,000
Average (per year)
ZK146,000
Senior salaries rise with experience and involve overseeing multiple projects for national clients.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK175,000+
Principal-level directors work with major NGOs or multinational organizations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
ZK50 - ZK110
per hour
Mid-level
ZK110 - ZK180
per hour
Senior
ZK190 - ZK290
per hour
Compared with Zambia's average Design Director salary, Central's figure sits slightly below the national mean.