Head of Design Salary in Gulou, Jiangsu

Gulou is part of Nanjing's software and design industry. Salaries in the area are competitive. Design roles may require both digital and industrial design skills.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥180,000 to ¥260,000

Average (per year)

¥218,000

New managers lead small teams in Gulou's tech parks and creative agencies, with salaries reflecting early leadership experience.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥260,000 to ¥340,000

Average (per year)

¥298,000

Design heads with more projects under their belt guide larger groups and interface with product managers in Nanjing-based firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

¥340,000 to ¥420,000

Average (per year)

¥370,000

Senior leaders in Gulou oversee multiple departments, often in fast-growing software and hardware start-ups.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

¥420,000+

Principal Heads of Design lead strategy at corporate offices or international joint ventures and are among the higher compensation bands in the city.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

¥110 - ¥160

per hour

Mid-level

¥160 - ¥220

per hour

Senior

¥220 - ¥310

per hour