Graphic Designer Salary in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Salary information is reported for mid‑level graphic designers in Peshawar. Housing costs are noted for the area. The figure is linked to multiple sectors in the region.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨325,000 to ₨420,000

Average (per year)

₨377,500

Local studios and small advertising firms hire juniors for basic design work, offering modest pay.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨420,000 to ₨600,000

Average (per year)

₨510,000

Mid-level designers get opportunities in regional print media and educational institutions, with slightly improved compensation.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₨600,000 to ₨835,000

Average (per year)

₨717,500

Senior staff consult for local businesses or manage design departments, earning higher salaries than entry roles.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₨835,000+

Lead designers with long careers run their own design shops, increasing their earnings.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₨250 - ₨400

per hour

Mid-level

₨400 - ₨625

per hour

Senior

₨625 - ₨950

per hour

Nationally, graphic designers average around ₨620,000, so Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sits below the countrywide mean. Living expenses are considered in salary discussions.