Head of Design Salary in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Head of Design salaries in Dhaka have a median of ৳1,800,000 per year. E‑commerce firms and fintech startups include bonuses with the salary. Compensation in Gulshan and Banani takes local housing costs into account.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
৳900,000 to ৳1,400,000
Average (per year)
৳1,150,000
In Dhaka, entry-level Heads of Design work for startups, agencies, and local branches of global companies.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
৳1,400,001 to ৳2,200,000
Average (per year)
৳1,800,000
Mid-level design roles are found in banks, telecommunications companies, and large software firms.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
৳2,200,001 to ৳3,200,000
Average (per year)
৳2,700,000
Senior design leaders manage teams at multinational FMCGs, banks, and tech unicorns.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
৳3,200,001+
Principal-level designers work in corporate headquarters and foreign joint ventures.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
৳900 - ৳1800
per hour
Mid-level
৳1801 - ৳3200
per hour
Senior
৳3201 - ৳5200
per hour
Dhaka's median exceeds the Bangladesh national average by roughly 30 percent. Salaries in Chittagong are reported near ৳1,300,000.