Head of Design Salary in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville's port expansion is underway. Mid‑level heads of design earn around ៛20 million. The average salary is about 6 million annually, reflecting the city's mix of tourism and manufacturing.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛14,400,000 to ៛17,600,000

Average (per year)

៛16,000,000

Entry-level Heads of Design earn higher salaries, reflecting market demand.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛17,700,000 to ៛23,500,000

Average (per year)

៛20,600,000

Mid-level salaries often increase with overall market growth.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

៛23,600,000 to ៛28,000,000

Average (per year)

៛25,800,000

Senior roles often command higher wages due to demand for experienced leadership.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

៛28,100,000+

Principal-level positions typically provide competitive salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

៛19000 - ៛24000

per hour

Mid-level

៛25000 - ៛33000

per hour

Senior

៛34000 - ៛41000

per hour

Compared with the national median, Sihanoukville's design heads earn slightly above average. Phnom Penh still leads overall, but the coastal city narrows the gap.