Design Director Salary in Southern, Zambia
Salary information is provided for the Southern Province. Design directors earn a median of ZK82,500 per year.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK50,000 to ZK69,000
Average (per year)
ZK59,500
Entry-level designers find work in local government or small businesses. Opportunities are limited and pay is modest.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK70,000 to ZK98,000
Average (per year)
ZK82,500
Mid-level directors work with NGOs or larger local employers, earning higher salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK99,000 to ZK135,000
Average (per year)
ZK117,000
Senior roles are rare and tied to regional projects or multinational development organizations.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
ZK136,000+
Principal directors relocate, but those remaining receive salaries from government or international partners.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
ZK55 - ZK85
per hour
Mid-level
ZK90 - ZK135
per hour
Senior
ZK140 - ZK200
per hour
Compared with the national median of roughly ZK120,000, Southern Province salaries sit about 30% lower.