Design Manager Salary in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Azad Kashmir offers a median Design Manager salary of about ₨850,000 per year. Pay levels differ across sectors.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨490,000 to ₨675,000

Average (per year)

₨580,000

Fresh graduates join construction, government, or education sector projects, where starting salaries are modest.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨675,000 to ₨1,025,000

Average (per year)

₨850,000

Managers oversee small teams or coordinate with NGOs.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,025,000 to ₨1,450,000

Average (per year)

₨1,237,500

Senior managers who work on regional projects or with international donors see higher pay.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₨1,450,000+

Top leaders in public sector or consultancy roles negotiate their own salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₨375 - ₨625

per hour

Mid-level

₨625 - ₨1025

per hour

Senior

₨1025 - ₨1475

per hour

Nationally, Design Managers earn around ₨1,050,000, so Azad Kashmir sits below the countrywide median. Living costs influence salary considerations.