Product Designer Salary in Kusŏng, North Pyongan

Technical and product designers are part of the local workforce. Pay is modest.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩12,500 to ₩18,000

Average (per year)

₩15,000

Entry-level designers in Kusŏng join state-owned factories, earning wages set by government wage tables.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩18,000 to ₩25,000

Average (per year)

₩21,000

Mid-level designers produce technical drawings for machinery and vehicle parts.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

₩25,000 to ₩34,000

Average (per year)

₩28,500

Senior designers have leadership responsibilities.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

₩34,000+

Principal designers hold senior positions.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

₩42 - ₩60

per hour

Mid-level

₩60 - ₩80

per hour

Senior

₩80 - ₩105

per hour