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.