Design Manager Salary in North East, Singapore

North East Singapore offers a median salary of S$94,500 for design managers. Industry influences pay scales. Senior roles earn above S$120,000.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

S$60,500 to S$82,500

Average (per year)

S$69,500

Companies hire entry-level managers to modernize digital platforms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

S$83,500 to S$115,000

Average (per year)

S$94,500

Mid-level staff coordinate design teams and oversee creative workflow across growing businesses.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

S$116,000 to S$152,000

Average (per year)

S$128,000

Senior managers drive product innovation and manage cross-discipline teams for established regional brands.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

S$153,000+

Principal roles guide enterprise-level projects and set design direction for significant corporate initiatives.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

S$31 - S$43

per hour

Mid-level

S$44 - S$64

per hour

Senior

S$65 - S$89

per hour

North East Singapore outpaces the Singapore-wide median by roughly S$10,000. Living costs near the CBD are higher.