Design Manager Salary in Kyŏngsŏng, North Hamgyong

Kyŏngsŏng is a mid-sized city in North Hamgyong with a strong presence of heavy industry and government-operated facilities. Salaries for design managers reflect the local economic conditions. State employment dominates the sector.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩45,000 to ₩60,000

Average (per year)

₩53,000

Entry design managers in Kyŏngsŏng work mainly in state-run industrial sectors.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩60,000 to ₩80,000

Average (per year)

₩70,000

Mid-level managers oversee teams in manufacturing or construction and receive higher government pay scales.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩80,000 to ₩120,000

Average (per year)

₩98,000

Senior design managers receive higher wages in large factories or city infrastructure projects.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩120,000+

Top-level leads work for major state-owned enterprises or regional government offices.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩50 - ₩70

per hour

Mid-level

₩70 - ₩90

per hour

Senior

₩90 - ₩140

per hour