Head of Design Salary in Beirut, Lebanon

Salaries for design leadership roles in Beirut vary. Employers in advertising, fintech, and telecom hire experienced creative leaders. Housing costs and import taxes affect living expenses and salary expectations.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

ل.ل90,000,000 to ل.ل130,000,000

Average (per year)

ل.ل110,000,000

Junior Heads of Design work at digital agencies or family‑owned firms.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

ل.ل130,000,000 to ل.ل180,000,000

Average (per year)

ل.ل155,000,000

Mid-level designers work at established agencies, advertising groups, and regional tech startups.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

ل.ل180,000,000 to ل.ل250,000,000

Average (per year)

ل.ل215,000,000

Senior professionals head teams at international NGOs, telecoms, and larger design studios.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

ل.ل250,000,000+

Principal designers work at multinational firms and local conglomerates.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

ل.ل50000 - ل.ل80000

per hour

Mid-level

ل.ل80000 - ل.ل120000

per hour

Senior

ل.ل120000 - ل.ل180000

per hour

The median salary for design heads in Beirut differs from the national average.

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