Head of Design Salary in North Hamgyong, North Korea
North Hamgyong's manufacturing sector influences salaries for head designers. Companies add housing allowances.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩55,000 to ₩78,500
Average (per year)
₩67,000
New Heads of Design in Chongjin join large factories or municipal projects.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩79,000 to ₩108,000
Average (per year)
₩93,000
Design managers with several years' experience work on steelworks modernization or local government media projects.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
₩108,500 to ₩145,500
Average (per year)
₩127,000
Senior staff lead design for urban renewal or large‑scale manufacturing projects.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
₩146,000+
Principal positions are held by heads of major industrial or city infrastructure projects.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
₩59 - ₩84
per hour
Mid-level
₩84 - ₩111
per hour
Senior
₩112 - ₩149
per hour
Head of design earnings in North Hamgyong vary from the national average.